han2 zik6墾殖垦殖
Jyutpinghan2 zik6
Yalehán jihk
Definition
To reclaim and cultivate wasteland.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically appears in historical or geographical contexts rather than daily conversation. It refers specifically to the process of turning undeveloped or wild land into productive agricultural territory. You will often encounter it in academic texts or documentaries discussing rural development.
Examples
They decided to go and reclaim the wasteland.
How was this place reclaimed and cultivated before?
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Common phrases
reclaim wasteland
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