沷 (fā) - To clear away & to dredge

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fā ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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沷 · fā

To clear away;

to dredge;

to remove obstructions from water flow.

To clear awayto dredgeto remove obstructions from water flow.

Usage highlights

Clear waterwaysRemove water obstructionsDredge riversWater channel clearingFlood prevention work

Synonyms

  • 疏— to dredge, to clear
  • 浚— to dredge, to deepen
  • 通— to clear, to open up

Antonyms

  • 塞— to block, to clog
  • 堵— to stop up, to block

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They dredged the river channel (沷通河道).
  • The ancient text mentions clearing waterways (沷除水患).
  • This character appears in classical hydrological contexts.

Collocations

  • Clear waterways(沷通)
  • Remove water obstructions(沷除)
  • Dredge rivers(沷浚)
  • Water channel clearing(沷道)
  • Flood prevention work(沷患)

Idioms

  • Clear the way for water flow(沷水通渠)
  • Remove obstacles and dredge channels(沷塞通流)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily used in classical Chinese texts related to water management and flood control.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese engineering practices for maintaining waterways and preventing floods.

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