noun HSK 4
vegetable garden · vegetable plot · vegetable field
Meaning
菜地 refers to a plot of land specifically used for growing vegetables. It can range from small household gardens to larger agricultural fields dedicated to vegetable cultivation. The term is commonly used in both rural and urban contexts, including rooftop or community gardens.
Usage
This is a neutral, everyday term used by both rural farmers and urban gardeners. It's commonly used when discussing agriculture, gardening, or food production. Native speakers often use it to distinguish vegetable-growing areas from other types of farmland like rice paddies or orchards.
Examples
- 01爷爷在后院开了一块菜地，种了很多新鲜蔬菜。, .Grandpa cultivated a vegetable garden in the backyard and planted many fresh vegetables.
- 02这片菜地里种着白菜、萝卜和西红柿。, .This vegetable plot has cabbages, radishes, and tomatoes growing in it.
Characters
Measure words
- 块一块菜地
- 片一片菜地
Common collocations
- 开垦菜地to cultivate a vegetable plot
- 一块菜地a plot of vegetable land
- 菜地里in the vegetable garden
Origin
The word is a straightforward compound: 菜 (vegetable) + 地 (land/field), literally meaning 'vegetable land.'