樋 (tōng) - Gutter & water pipe

樋Tone 1

tōng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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樋 · tōng

Gutter;

water pipe;

drain;

specifically refers to drainage channels or pipes in Japanese contexts, often used in Japanese names and place names.

Gutterwater pipedrain

Usage highlights

Rain gutterDrain pipeRoof gutterWater pipeJapanese surname TōguchiGutter cleaning

Synonyms

  • 沟— ditch, channel
  • 渠— canal, channel
  • 管— pipe, tube

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rainwater flows through the gutter (樋).
  • They installed new drainage pipes (排水樋).
  • This Japanese surname contains the character 樋 (樋口).
  • The roof gutter needs cleaning (屋根樋).

Collocations

  • Rain gutter(雨樋)
  • Drain pipe(排水樋)
  • Roof gutter(屋根樋)
  • Water pipe(水樋)
  • Japanese surname Tōguchi(樋口)
  • Gutter cleaning(樋掃除)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in Chinese idioms(樋 is primarily Japanese usage)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樋 is primarily used in Japanese contexts rather than Chinese, appearing in Japanese surnames and place names.
  • In Japan, 樋 refers to gutters, drains, and water channels, reflecting practical water management infrastructure.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese texts but appears in historical or specialized contexts.

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