Definitions
(noun)
unit of area equal to one fifteenth of a hectare
Etymology phono-semantic
field
Semantic:
田
About
The character "亩" derives from the traditional form "畝", which structurally combines the semantic component "田" (field) with the phonetic component "久". Originally denoting a cultivated field or a ridge of earth, its meaning progressively specialized into a variable unit of land measurement used in agricultural societies. The simplified form "亩" retains the "田" element but replaces the right-hand side with a top stroke, resulting in a graphically reduced character. Over time, its application shifted from a general term for a field to a precise and standardized area unit, reflecting changes in agricultural practice and measurement systems.
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我们村有很多亩地。
这块田大约一亩。
每亩产量很高。
他承包了五十亩果园。
这块地的亩产达到了一千斤。
通过科学种植，亩均收入增加了。
政府计划将这片荒地开发成百亩良田。
根据最新统计，该地区水稻种植面积已超过万亩。