Definitions

chào harrow-like implement for pulverizing clods of soil; to level ground with such an implement

Etymology phono-semantic

plow

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The character 耖 is structured with the radical 耒, which classifies it among characters related to farming implements, and the component 少, which may offer phonetic guidance. It entered written Chinese to denote a specific agricultural tool, the harrow, used for breaking up and smoothing soil after plowing. Its meaning has remained tied to this function, reflecting the character's direct association with evolving farming techniques.