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The character 耕 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 耒 (lěi, a wooden plow) on the left firmly places it within the context of farming. The right side, 井 (jǐng, a well), provides the phonetic element while also evoking the visual pattern of divided fields. The primary meaning is the physical act of plowing or tilling land for crops. Due to its association with foundational agricultural labor, this meaning often extends metaphorically to describe diligent, sustained effort in intellectual, artistic, or professional pursuits.
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农民在耕地。
他每天耕种田地。
春天是耕作的好时节。
这片肥沃的土地适合耕种。
为了丰收，农民辛勤耕作。
现代农业使用机器耕种。
比起传统耕作，机械化耕作更高效。
只有在精心耕作下，土地才能持续产出。