zung1 gaang1中耕
Jyutpingzung1 gaang1
Yalejūng gāang
Definition
Intertillage; the cultivation of soil between rows of growing crops.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the agricultural practice of loosening soil and removing weeds between rows of crops. It is a technical term primarily used in farming contexts rather than casual conversation. You will rarely hear this outside of agricultural discussions or formal descriptions of rural work.
Examples
The farmer is busy doing intertillage in the field.
Related words
Common phrases
intertillage and weeding
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general gardening terms like 鬆土, but 中耕 specifically implies the systematic cultivation between established crop rows. It is not used for general pot plant maintenance or small scale home gardening.
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