() - To plaster or daub with clay & to repair earthen walls.

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yì | 7 strokes | radical: 土

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To plaster or daub with clay;

to repair earthen walls.

To plaster or daub with clayto repair earthen walls.

Usage highlights

Plastering wallsDaubing with clayEarthen wall repair

Synonyms

  • to smear, daub
  • to plaster

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The workers plastered the wall with clay (坄墙).
  • Ancient construction involved daubing walls (坄土).

Collocations

  • Plastering walls(坄墙)
  • Daubing with clay(坄土)
  • Earthen wall repair(坄垣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects ancient construction techniques using earth and clay.
  • Associated with traditional building maintenance in rural areas.

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