How do you use "grain" in a sentence?

Farmers harvest grain in the autumn. There's a grain of truth in what he says. The wood has a beautiful grain.

grain

Q: What does "grain" mean?

A seed of a cereal plant; a tiny particle; texture Grain refers to seeds of cereal plants like wheat, rice, or oats, or a small hard particle like a grain of sand. It also describes the texture or pattern in wood. 'Against the grain' means contrary to one's natural inclination. 'A grain of truth' suggests a small amount of truth in something.

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Meaning: A seed of a cereal plant; a tiny particle; texture

谷物，颗粒，纹理

grano, cereal, veta

穀物、粒、木目

곡물, 알갱이, 결

Grain refers to seeds of cereal plants like wheat, rice, or oats, or a small hard particle like a grain of sand. It also describes the texture or pattern in wood. 'Against the grain' means contrary to one's natural inclination. 'A grain of truth' suggests a small amount of truth in something.

Grain指小麦、大米或燕麦等谷类植物的种子，或像一粒沙子那样的小硬颗粒。它也描述木材的纹理或图案。'Against the grain'意味着违背自然倾向。'A grain of truth'表示某事中有一点点真实性。

Grano se refiere a las semillas de plantas de cereales como trigo, arroz o avena, o una pequeña partícula dura como un grano de arena. También describe la textura o patrón en la madera. 'Contra la corriente' significa contrario a la inclinación natural. 'Una pizca de verdad' sugiere una pequeña cantidad de verdad en algo.

Grainは、小麦、米、オート麦などの穀物の種子、または砂粒のような小さな硬い粒子を指します。また、木材の質感やパターンも表します。「Against the grain」は自然な傾向に反することを意味します。「A grain of truth」は何かの中にわずかな真実があることを示唆します。

grain은 밀, 쌀, 귀리 같은 곡류 식물의 씨앗이나, 모래알 같은 작고 단단한 입자를 뜻합니다. 또한 나무의 질감이나 무늬를 묘사하기도 합니다. 'against the grain'은 타고난 성향에 거스른다는 뜻입니다. 'a grain of truth'는 무언가에 약간의 진실이 있다는 것을 시사합니다.

Examples

Farmers harvest grain in the autumn.
农民在秋天收割谷物。
Los agricultores cosechan el grano en otoño.
農家は秋に穀物を収穫します。
농부들은 가을에 곡물을 수확합니다.
There's a grain of truth in what he says.
他说的话有一点道理。
Hay algo de verdad en lo que dice.
彼の言うことには一理あります。
그의 말에는 일리가 있습니다.
The wood has a beautiful grain.
这块木头有漂亮的纹理。
La madera tiene una veta hermosa.
この木材は美しい木目をしています。
이 목재는 아름다운 나뭇결을 가지고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'grain' (seed, grain), from Latin 'granum' (seed, small kernel), from PIE root *grə-no- (grain). Related to 'corn', 'kernel', and 'granule.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'granum' meaning seed. This root gives us 'granary' (grain storage), 'granite' (grainy rock), and 'grenade' (originally resembling a pomegranate, which has many seed-like segments).