Meaning and Usage
"禾苗" refers specifically to young shoots or seedlings of grain crops, especially rice. It is a common term in agricultural contexts.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "禾苗" when discussing farming activities such as planting, growing, and caring for crops. It emphasizes the early growth stage of cereal plants.
Collocations and Patterns
- "种植禾苗" (plant seedlings): used when talking about sowing or transplanting young plants.
- "禾苗茂盛" (vigorous seedlings): describes healthy, lush growth.
- "浇水和除草禾苗" (water and weed seedlings): common care actions.
Usage Notes
"禾苗" is a concrete noun and does not have metaphorical uses. It is more formal and specific than just "苗" which can refer to any seedlings. Avoid confusing it with "谷物" (grain) which refers to mature crops or harvested grain.