五谷 (wǔ gǔ) — the five staple grains (rice, two kinds of millet, wheat, beans); food crops; all grains
Definition
A classical/traditional term for the staple food crops that sustain a society — used today mostly in set phrases like 五谷丰登 ('bumper harvest').
noun
the five staple grains (rice, two kinds of millet, wheat, beans)food cropsall grains
Examples
- 五谷，。Jīn nián wǔ gǔ fēng dēng, nóng mín hěn gāo xìng.This year's harvest of the five grains is abundant, and the farmers are very happy.
- 五谷。wǔ gǔ Shì zhōng guó rén chuán tǒng yǐn shí de jī chǔ.The five grains are the foundation of traditional Chinese cuisine.
- 五谷。Zhè piàn tǔ dì shì hé zhòng zhí wǔ gǔ.This land is suitable for growing food crops.
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