created sense approved 保墒 · bǎoshāng · to preserve soil moisture — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
保墒
bǎoshāng
to preserve soil moisture
To maintain the water content in soil to support the growth and sprouting of crops, often through techniques like harrowing, compacting, or mulching.
保, 墒
保 (literal) → 保 · bǎo · to maintain 墒 (literal) → 墒 · shāng · soil moisture
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