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hưu canh

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The Vietnamese word "hưu canh" refers to land that is left uncultivated or unused for a period of time. This practice is also known as "fallow" in English. The purpose of leaving land fallow is to allow it to recover its nutrients, improve soil fertility, and prevent soil degradation.

Usage Instructions:
  1. Basic Usage: You can use "hưu canh" when discussing agriculture or farming practices, particularly when talking about crop rotation or land management.
  2. Context: It's often used in environmental discussions, agricultural policies, or when talking about sustainable farming methods.
Examples:
  • Basic Example: "Nông dân thường để đất hưu canh để cải thiện độ màu mỡ của đất." (Farmers often leave the land fallow to improve soil fertility.)
  • Advanced Example: "Việc áp dụng phương pháp hưu canh có thể giúp hạn chế xói mòn đất bảo vệ đa dạng sinh học." (Implementing fallow methods can help prevent soil erosion and protect biodiversity.)
Word Variants:
  • "Hưu canh" does not have many direct variants, but related terms include "canh tác" (cultivation) and "đất canh tác" (cultivated land).
Different Meanings:

While "hưu canh" primarily refers to agricultural land management, it can also metaphorically describe any situation where something is paused or temporarily set aside, allowing recovery or regeneration. For example: - "Hưu canh trong công việc" could refer to taking a break from a job to recharge.

Synonyms:
  • In agricultural terms, synonyms for "hưu canh" include:
    • "Đất bỏ hoang" (abandoned land)
    • "Đất không canh tác" (non-cultivated land)
  1. Fallow

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