Understanding 作物 (zuòwù)
The word 作物 specifically refers to agricultural produce or crops grown for food, fiber, or other uses. It is commonly used in farming, agricultural science, and discussions about food production.
Usage and Context
作物 is a noun and typically appears in contexts related to farming, harvest, crop management, and agricultural research. It often collocates with words like 收成 (harvest), 种植 (planting), and 抗病 (disease resistance).
Common Collocations
- 作物收成: crop harvest, used when talking about the yield or results of farming.
- 种植作物: to plant crops, describing the action of growing agricultural plants.
- 作物抗病能力: crop disease resistance, a term common in agricultural science.
Notes
作物 is a neutral, formal term suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It is more specific than the general word 植物 (plants) because it refers only to cultivated plants. Avoid confusing 作物 with 食物 (food), which refers to food in general, not just crops.