Meaning
禾苗 refers to young seedlings of rice or other grain crops in their early growth stage. The term combines 禾 (grain plants) with 苗 (seedling), creating a word commonly used in agricultural contexts to describe the tender young plants before they fully mature.
Usage
This word is primarily used in agricultural or rural contexts when discussing farming, planting seasons, or crop conditions. It's more commonly heard in countryside areas or when discussing agricultural topics. The term can refer to rice seedlings specifically, but may also encompass other grain crops like wheat or millet in their seedling stage.
Examples
- 01春天到了，农民们开始在田里插禾苗。, .Spring has arrived, and the farmers have begun transplanting seedlings in the fields.
- 02这场及时雨对禾苗的生长非常有利。.This timely rain is very beneficial for the growth of the grain seedlings.
Characters
Measure words
- 株一株禾苗
- 棵几棵禾苗
Common collocations
- 禾苗茁壮seedlings growing vigorously
- 插禾苗to transplant rice seedlings
- 禾苗青青verdant green seedlings
Origin
禾 is a pictograph depicting a grain plant with drooping heads. 苗 combines the grass radical 艹 with 田 (field), representing young plants growing in fields. Together they specifically denote young grain plants.