Definitions
Etymology phono-semantic
field
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The character 亩 functions as a standard unit for measuring agricultural land area in the Chinese system. Its traditional form 畝 is structurally complex, built around the core semantic component 田, which signifies a cultivated field and anchors the character's connection to farming. The modern simplified form 亩 retains this essential field radical 田 beneath the component 亠. Historically, the precise definition of this unit has fluctuated across different dynasties due to varying systems of taxation and land distribution, but it consistently serves to designate the size of farmland plots.
Example Sentences Hide
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。