禾
rice seedlings; grain; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
rice seedlings; grain seedlings
Most commonly refers to young cereal crops, especially rice plants in modern usage.
The rice seedlings in the fields are growing beautifully.
After the spring rain, all the rice seedlings stood up straight.
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The farmer uncle is watering the rice seedlings in the field.
This land is fertile, suitable for growing rice seedlings.
Rice seedlings need sufficient sunlight and water to grow up.
noun
foxtail millet
archaicAncient Chinese term for foxtail millet, a common ancient grain crop.
The Book of Songs mentions he (foxtail millet) and shu (broomcorn millet) many times.
In ancient times, he (foxtail millet) was one of the main food crops for people.
noun
surname He
A common Chinese family name.
My teacher's surname is He, everyone calls him Teacher He.
The He surname originated from ancient official positions and fiefs.