堨 (yè) - Dam, weir — a low barrier built across & also refers to a dyke or embankment.

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Dam, weir — a low barrier built across a stream or river to raise the water level or divert its flow;

also refers to a dyke or embankment.

Dam, weir — a low barrier built acrossalso refers to a dyke or embankment.

Usage highlights

Build a damAncient weirDam waterWeir gateRepair the damStone weir

Synonyms

  • 坝— dam, embankment
  • 堰— weir, low dam
  • 堤— dyke, embankment

Antonyms

  • 渠— canal, channel (for water flow rather than blockage)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They built a dam (筑堨) to irrigate the fields.
  • The ancient weir (古堨) still functions today.
  • Water diverted by the dam (堨水) flows into canals.
  • The weir regulates the river's flow (调节水流的堨).

Collocations

  • Build a dam(筑堨)
  • Ancient weir(古堨)
  • Dam water(堨水)
  • Weir gate(堨闸)
  • Repair the dam(修堨)
  • Stone weir(石堨)

Idioms

  • Build dams and store water(筑堨蓄水)
  • The dam breaks and the embankment collapses(堨崩堤溃)
  • Regulate flow with weirs(以堨节流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically important for irrigation and water management in agricultural societies.
  • Often constructed from stone or earth in ancient China to control water for farming.
  • Represents early hydraulic engineering and community cooperation for water resources.

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