A Handful Of Rice

Handful of Rice is a metaphorical collective noun phrase denoting a small quantity of rice, typically formed by loosely holding as much rice as one hand can grasp. This phrase vividly captures the essence of meager amounts of this staple grain tightly packed together within the limited capacity of a single hand.

Handful of Rice often reflects an image of scarcity and humility, invoking the traditional significance of rice as a source of sustenance and nourishment in many cultures. It conveys the idea of frugality and making the most with limited resources, a representation of hard times or poverty often associated with agrarian societies.

Furthermore, the phrase can be metaphorically extended to depict a small number of individuals, objects, or concepts sharing similar characteristics. In this context, it signifies a modest or limited quantity that can be easily counted and held, highlighting the sense of unity or togetherness among them. The phrase implies that despite their small number, each component has value and partakes in a larger collective whole.

Using 'Handful Of Rice' in a Sentence

  1. The cook measured out a handful of rice to accompany the stir-fried vegetables.
  2. In rural villages, families labor together in the fields harvesting a handful of rice grains.
  3. The teacher distributed a handful of rice to each student, as part of a lesson about resources and scarcity.

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