guk1 mat6穀物谷物
Jyutpingguk1 mat6
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Definition
Cereal crops; grains or their edible seeds, such as wheat, rice, and coarse grains.
neutralfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to agricultural crops used for food, such as wheat, rice, and corn. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing nutrition, agriculture, or specific food products like breakfast cereal. In most domestic contexts, people prefer to name the specific grain, like 米 or 麥, rather than using this collective term.
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zung3種jungExamples
These grains are all organically grown.
Do you usually eat cereal for breakfast?
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