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稙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
稙zhígrain ready for grindingx, 13 strokes, radical 禾
稙zhíearly-planted cropunknown, 13 strokes, radical 禾
稙zhīgrain ready for grindingx, 13 strokes, radical 禾
稙zhīearly-planted cropunknown, 13 strokes, radical 禾
zhī(zhi1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1grain ready for grinding
  2. 2early-planted crop
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March 24, 2026

稙zhī(zhi1)

The character 稙 (zhī) refers to grains that are ready for grinding or can denote early-planted crops. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when discussing the readiness of grains for harvest or processing.

Strokes13Radical禾
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the timing of planting and harvesting crops is crucial for ensuring a good yield, making terms like 稙 significant in agrarian societies. Festivals related to harvest time often reflect the importance of these early-planted crops.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer with a big sack of grains on his back, ready to grind them into flour. The character 稙 has the radical for 'grain' (禾) at its base, suggesting its connection to agriculture and food preparation. The pronunciation 'zhī' can be remembered by linking it to the sound of a grinding wheel turning as the grains are prepared.

Meanings of 稙

zhī(zhi1)
primary
1grain ready for grinding
2early-planted crop
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About 稙

稙Simplified
13Strokes
禾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 稙

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 稙 with similar characters that refer to other types of crops or grains. This character is more formal and specific to agriculture, so it's less common in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases relating to harvesting and processing grains.

HSK Study Tips

While 稙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other agricultural terms like 稻 (dào, rice) and 谷 (gǔ, grain). Students should focus on recognizing characters related to farming and food production, as they often appear in literature and discussions about Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 稙 with 早 (zǎo), which means early but is not specific to crops. It's important to use 稙 in the correct agricultural context to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 稙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)直
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Case file: 稙

  1. 1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half直 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 稙?

Decomposition of 稙

IDS Structure⿰禾直
稙Full Character
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禾he2
left
直Zhi2
right
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How to say grain ready for grinding in Chinese

“grain ready for grinding” in Chinese is稙zhí

The character 稙 (zhī) refers to grains that are ready for grinding or can denote early-planted crops. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts, particularly when discussing the readiness of grains for harvest or processing.

When to use 稙

Be careful not to confuse 稙 with similar characters that refer to other types of crops or grains. This character is more formal and specific to agriculture, so it's less common in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases relating to harvesting and processing grains.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 稙 with 早 (zǎo), which means early but is not specific to crops. It's important to use 稙 in the correct agricultural context to avoid misunderstandings.

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稙

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Word Family of 稙

Words Containing This Character1
稙zhīearly-planted crop
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Compound Meaning

What does 稙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 稙

It means grains that are ready for grinding or early-planted crops.

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