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粮食

liangshi /liɑŋ˧˥ ʂɨ/
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Grain is the fundamental food source, representing both agricultural produce and survival necessity.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to staple crops like rice, wheat, and corn.
  • Essential for human survival and national food security.
  • Used in both agricultural and daily life contexts.

Overview

  1. 1概览：粮食（liángshi）是一个集合名词，涵盖了稻米、小麦、玉米、大豆等多种农作物。它是农业生产的核心，也是国家安全和社会稳定的基石。在中文语境下，它不仅指具体的农产品，更代表了人们对生存保障的依赖感。
  1. 1用法模式：粮食通常作为名词使用。它既可以指代具体的谷物（如：储备粮食），也可以泛指维持生活的必需品（如：粮食紧缺）。由于它是不可数名词的概念，通常不能用“一个”来修饰，而应使用量词，如“一批”、“一些”或“充足的”。

常见场景：常见于新闻联播、政府政策文件、农业报道以及日常生活中的节约粮食宣传。例如，“珍惜粮食”是学校和家庭教育中非常高频的词汇。

  1. 1近义词辨析：与“食物”相比，“粮食”更偏向于农作物和主食，侧重于农业生产和储备；而“食物”范围更广，包括蔬菜、肉类、零食等所有可食用的东西。与“主食”相比，“粮食”涵盖了原料，而“主食”则指烹饪后的成品。

Examples

1

我们应该珍惜每一粒粮食。

everyday

We should cherish every grain of food.

2

今年粮食产量创下了历史新高。

formal

Grain production reached a new historical high this year.

3

家里粮食不够了，得去买点米。

informal

We are running out of food, need to buy some rice.

4

粮食安全是国家发展的基石。

academic

Food security is the cornerstone of national development.

Common Collocations

节约粮食 Save food/grain
粮食产量 Grain production
粮食储备 Grain reserve

Common Phrases

五谷杂粮

All kinds of grain

颗粒归仓

Every grain returned to the granary

Often Confused With

粮食 vs 食物

Food is a general term for anything edible; grain refers specifically to agricultural staples.

粮食 vs 主食

Staple food refers to the main cooked portion of a meal, while grain is the raw agricultural material.

Grammar Patterns

节约粮食 储备粮食 粮食产量增加

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '粮食' in formal or serious contexts regarding survival or agriculture. It is not used for casual snacks or processed sweets. It is a collective noun and should not be used in plural forms with numbers.

Common Mistakes

Students often use '粮食' to refer to snacks or junk food. Remember that it strictly implies staple crops. Another error is treating it as a countable noun.

Tips

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Use with agricultural verbs

Pair '粮食' with verbs like '生产' (produce), '储备' (store), or '收获' (harvest) to sound more professional.

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Don't confuse with snacks

Avoid using '粮食' to describe snacks or fast food. It is strictly reserved for staple crops.

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Historical importance in China

Food security is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. Phrases like '珍惜粮食' (cherish grain) are taught to children early.

Word Origin

The character 粮 is composed of '米' (rice) and '良' (good). It reflects the historical importance of rice as a high-quality, essential food source in ancient China.

Cultural Context

In China, food security has been a top priority throughout history due to its large population. Respecting grain is a core moral value taught from childhood.

Memory Tip

Think of '粮' (grain) as the 'good' (良) thing you eat from the field. It is the life-sustaining foundation of the house (the radical 广).

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“粮食”主要指谷物、豆类等农作物，侧重于农业生产和原材料；“食物”是一个更广泛的词，指所有可吃的东西，包括蔬菜、水果、肉类等。

不可以，“粮食”是一个集合名词，通常不直接加数字，需要配合量词如“一批”、“一袋”使用。

通常在讨论农业生产、国家储备、饥荒问题或倡导节约时使用。

常用的量词有“批”、“袋”、“吨”等，视具体情况而定。

Test Yourself

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我们要养成节约___的好习惯。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 粮食

节约粮食是固定搭配，符合文意。

multiple choice

以下哪项属于粮食？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 小麦

小麦是典型的谷物类粮食。

sentence building

【国家 / 粮食 / 储备 / 增加 / 了】

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 国家增加了粮食储备

主谓宾结构清晰。

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