Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 耕


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Meaning

to plow, to till

Pronunciation

gēng

Explanation

Left: (tree with many branches), right: a well (here: image of crossing plow lines)

Mnemonic

For the plant to get many branches you need to plow.

Radicals

fertile tree
well
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Vocabulary

春耕 chūn gēng to plow a field in the spring
耕地 gēng dì arable land; to plow land
耕作 gēng zuò farming
耕当问奴,织当访婢 gēng dāng wèn nú , zhī dāng fǎng bì if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist

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