No. 769 in Chinese
粮食
"粮食" means "grain" or "food crops."
In a sentence
中国是世界上最大的粮食生产国之一。
China is one of the largest food producers in the world.
Here, "粮食" pertains to crop production and encompasses grains and staple foods.
这些粮食足够村子里的居民度过整个冬天。
This amount of food is sufficient for the villagers to get through the entire winter.
In this sentence, "粮食" refers to stored or harvested food intended for consumption during a specific period.
合理的粮食分配可以减少浪费。
Rational distribution of food can reduce wastage.
"粮食" in this context signals a general reference to food supplies in a societal or economical setting.
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