Memory phrase for the character: 耕

耕

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Meaning

to plow, to till

Pronunciation

 gēng

Explanation

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

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

Radicals

耒 fertile treeA tree 木 with many branches means: fertile.
井 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
耕当问奴，织当访婢 gēng dāng wèn nú , zhī dāng fǎng bì  

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