中英雙語話史記 第20期:商朝農業

Shang Dynasty

商朝

Agriculture

農業

Despite being agriculturalist, the Shang had rather primitive implements.

儘管已經進入農業社會，商朝人民仍使用較爲原始的工具。

The productivity of the Shang Dynasty reached a relatively high level.

商朝的生產力達到了一個相當高的水準。

As far as agriculture was concerned, farm implements had been improved.

就農業而言，農耕工具已經得到改進。

Stone ploughs; spades and sickles were widely used.

石犁、鐵鍬和鐮刀被廣泛運用。

The primary crops included millet and wheat.

基本的作物包括粟和小麥。

More important, the Shang Dynasty thrived in the manufacture of bronze vessels.

更重要的是，商朝在青銅器皿的製造上蓬勃發展。