1 plowing and weeding

2 farm work

3 fig. to work or study diligently

1 to plow a field in the spring

1 deep plowing

2 thorough penetration

3 thorough development (of a market segment etc)

1 variant: 耕 gēng

1 to make a living by writing

2 to write (as an author)

1 if it's plowing, ask the laborer (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist

1 if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist

1 to make industrious and diligent efforts (idiom)