壋 (dàng) - Dang — a dialectal term for a small & also refers to a mud wall or earthen

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壋 · dàng

Dang — a dialectal term for a small embankment or dike used in paddy fields to retain water;

also refers to a mud wall or earthen barrier.

Dang — a dialectal term for a smallalso refers to a mud wall or earthen

Usage highlights

Paddy dikeWater dikeEarthen embankmentField dikeMud wall

Synonyms

  • 堤— dike, embankment
  • 坝— dam, dike

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer repaired the paddy dike (田壋).
  • They built a small embankment (壋堤) to prevent flooding.
  • The water level is controlled by the dike (水壋).

Collocations

  • Paddy dike(田壋)
  • Water dike(水壋)
  • Earthen embankment(壋堤)
  • Field dike(田壋)
  • Mud wall(泥壋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in regional dialects, especially in agricultural contexts in southern China.
  • Reflects traditional water management and farming practices in rice-growing regions.

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