To help a family that lacks labor by doing farmwork on their behalf, such as voluntary work for families of soldiers or martyrs.
to earn a living by non-farming means
To make a living through work other than farming, especially in a traditional agricultural society; often used in expressions like 以笔代耕yǐbǐdàigēng for writing or 以舌代耕yǐshédàigēng for teaching.
