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黍稷
shǔ​jì

millet

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 黍 shǔ
    millet
    (bound form) broomcorn millet or glutinous millet; used to refer to a type of cereal plant whose grain is used to make wine or cakes
  2. 稷 jì
    millet
    An ancient grain crop; some scholars identify it specifically as broomcorn millet (the non-sticky variety), common millet, or sorghum.