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    Referring to grain with 粮食 (liángshi)

    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    The noun 粮食 (liángshi) means "grain," "food," or "cereals." It refers broadly to staple crops such as rice, wheat, and corn that are used as food. It frequently appears in discussions about agriculture, food security, and trade.

    Examples

    • 今年的粮食产量比去年增长了百分之十。

      Jīnnián de liángshi chǎnliàng bǐ qùnián zēngzhǎngle bǎifēnzhī shí.

      This year's grain output increased by ten percent compared to last year.

    • 我们不能浪费粮食。

      Wǒmen bùnéng làngfèi liángshi.

      We must not waste food.

    • 这个地区的粮食主要靠进口。

      Zhège dìqū de liángshi zhǔyào kào jìnkǒu.

      This region's food supply mainly relies on imports.

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