(suì) - Ditch & a small canal or irrigation channel used for

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Ditch;

a small canal or irrigation channel used for water diversion in fields.

Ditcha small canal or irrigation channel used for

Usage highlights

Irrigation ditchField ditchWater ditchDitch diggingDitch system

Synonyms

  • ditch, trench
  • canal, channel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Water flows through the irrigation ditch (澻).
  • The farmer dug a new ditch (澻) for the rice paddies.
  • Ancient agricultural systems used ditches (澻) for water management.

Collocations

  • Irrigation ditch(灌溉澻)
  • Field ditch(田澻)
  • Water ditch(水澻)
  • Ditch digging(挖澻)
  • Ditch system(澻系)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese agriculture and irrigation systems.
  • Reflects the importance of water management in ancient farming practices.

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