隰
low damp land; newly cultivated field
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
low-lying damp land; marshy ground
archaicLiterary term often used in classical texts to describe wetland or marshy areas at the foot of hills.
There are hazelnuts on the hills, and there are licorice plants in the low damp grounds.
This low-lying damp land is not suitable for growing wheat.
noun
newly reclaimed field; newly cultivated land
archaicArchaic term referring to fields that have been recently cleared and brought under cultivation.
The benefit of newly reclaimed fields lies in the fertile soil.
Farmers reclaim new land, sowing in spring and harvesting in autumn.
noun
surname Xi
A rare Chinese surname. Historical figure: Xi Peng (隰朋), a famous minister of the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period.
Xi Peng was a famous prime minister of the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period.
People with the surname Xi are quite rare in China.