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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耖 is a phono-semantic compound with the radical 耒 indicating its connection to farming tools, while 少 provides the phonetic element. As a noun, it refers to a harrow, a tool dragged over plowed land to break up soil, remove weeds, and smooth the surface before planting. It also functions as a verb meaning the act of harrowing. This character remains tied to its specific agricultural context, reflecting the tool's continued use in traditional farming without developing abstract meanings.