垈 (dài) - Swamp & marshland

垈Tone 4

dài ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 土

橙丁

垈 · dài

Swamp;

marshland;

low-lying wetland area.

Swampmarshlandlow-lying wetland area.

Usage highlights

Marshy landSwampy areaMarshlandLowBuild on marshland

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The land near the river is marshy (垈地).
  • They built a house on the marshland (垈上建屋).
  • This area was originally a swamp (这片地原是垈).

Collocations

  • Marshy land(垈地)
  • Swampy area(垈区)
  • Marshland(沼泽垈)
  • Low-lying wetland(低湿垈)
  • Build on marshland(垈上建筑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 垈 refers to low-lying wetland areas, often found near rivers or lakes.
  • In historical contexts, such land was considered less suitable for agriculture but could be reclaimed.

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