漑 (gài) - To irrigate & to water

漑Tone 4

gài ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

漑 · gài

To irrigate;

to water;

to pour liquid.

To irrigateto waterto pour liquid.

Usage highlights

IrrigationIrrigation systemIrrigation canalIrrigation equipmentAgricultural irrigationDrip irrigation

Synonyms

  • 灌— to irrigate; to pour
  • 浇— to water; to sprinkle

Antonyms

  • 旱— drought; dry
  • 干— dry; arid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers irrigate the fields (灌溉田地).
  • The system irrigates the entire valley (灌溉整个山谷).
  • Modern irrigation saves water (现代灌溉节约用水).
  • We need to irrigate the crops (我们需要灌溉庄稼).

Collocations

  • Irrigation(灌溉)
  • Irrigation system(灌溉系统)
  • Irrigation canal(灌溉渠)
  • Irrigation equipment(灌溉设备)
  • Agricultural irrigation(农业灌溉)
  • Drip irrigation(滴灌)

Idioms

  • Irrigate the fields and sow the crops(溉田种禾)
  • Irrigate with spring water(溉以清泉)
  • Channel water for irrigation(引水溉田)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Irrigation has been fundamental to Chinese agriculture since ancient times, supporting rice cultivation and food security.
  • The character reflects the importance of water management in traditional Chinese civilization.
  • Ancient Chinese irrigation projects like Dujiangyan are considered engineering marvels.

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