墇 (zhàng) - To block, obstruct & to fill up, stop up

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zhàng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

墇 · zhàng

To block, obstruct;

to fill up, stop up;

an embankment, dike;

to build or repair a wall.

To block, obstructto fill up, stop upan embankment, dike

Usage highlights

Block a leakBuild an embankmentStop up a holeRepair a wallRiver dikeWater barrier

Synonyms

  • 堵— to block, stop up
  • 塞— to fill, block, plug
  • 障— to obstruct, hinder

Antonyms

  • 通— to open, clear, pass through
  • 疏— to dredge, clear away obstructions

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The workers blocked the leak (墇住漏洞).
  • They built an embankment along the river (沿河筑墇).
  • The drain was completely stopped up (排水管被墇住了).
  • Ancient walls required regular maintenance (古墙需要定期修墇).

Collocations

  • Block a leak(墇漏)
  • Build an embankment(筑墇)
  • Stop up a hole(墇孔)
  • Repair a wall(修墇)
  • River dike(河墇)
  • Water barrier(水墇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in technical contexts related to construction, water management, and repair work.
  • Appears in historical texts describing infrastructure projects and maintenance of walls and dikes.
  • Less common in modern usage, often replaced by more contemporary terms for similar concepts.

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