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Definition
An ancient wooden plow, or the handle of a plow.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an ancient type of wooden plow or digging stick used in early Chinese agriculture. It is almost exclusively encountered in historical texts, museum descriptions, or when discussing the etymology of Chinese characters. You will rarely hear this word in modern daily conversation unless you are specifically talking about history or archaeology.
Measure word
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Farmers in the past would use a plow to till the fields.
Related words
Common phrases
ancient plow and spade
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 耕, which is the verb for plowing or tilling. Learners often mistake it for a common tool, but it is effectively an archaic term that has been replaced by modern farming vocabulary.
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Grammar guides
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