noun HSK 4
rice paddy · rice field · paddy field
Meaning
稻田 refers to a flooded agricultural field specifically used for growing rice. Rice paddies are a distinctive feature of East and Southeast Asian landscapes, requiring careful water management and forming an iconic part of traditional Chinese agriculture.
Usage
This word is commonly used in agricultural contexts, rural descriptions, and when discussing traditional Chinese farming. It appears frequently in literary works depicting countryside scenery. Native speakers use it to distinguish rice fields from other types of farmland like 麦田 (wheat fields) or 玉米地 (corn fields).
Examples
- 01农民们在稻田里辛勤劳作。.The farmers work diligently in the rice paddies.
- 02秋天的稻田一片金黄，丰收在望。, .In autumn, the rice fields are golden yellow, promising a bountiful harvest.
Characters
Measure words
- 片一片稻田
- 块一块稻田
- 亩三亩稻田
Common collocations
- 一片稻田a stretch of rice paddies
- 稻田里in the rice paddy
- 金色的稻田golden rice fields
Origin
The compound combines 稻 (rice plant) with 田 (field), literally meaning 'rice field.' The character 田 itself is a pictograph resembling divided agricultural plots.