稼
plant grain; grain crop
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to plant grain; to till and plant
literaryOften used in formal or literary contexts, paired with 耕 to form the compound word 耕稼 referring to farming work.
Ancient farmers relied on tilling and planting to make a living.
He returned to his hometown to farm and lived a pastoral life.
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This mountainous land is suitable for planting wheat.
For generations, our ancestors have farmed and accumulated rich farming experience.
After the start of spring, villagers began preparing their fields for planting.
noun
grain crop; farm produce
literaryUsed in compound words like 庄稼 referring to field crops, rarely used alone in modern daily speech.
This year's crop growth is very promising.
A heavy rainstorm destroyed large areas of grain crops.
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During the autumn harvest season, the fields are full of ripe grain crops.
The old farmer relied on tending to field crops to support his family's expenses.
This drought dealt a severe blow to local grain crop production.