牐 (zhá) - Slutce gate & floodgate

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Slutce gate;

floodgate;

a type of water control gate used in canals and waterways.

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Usage highlights

Slutce gateOpen the slutceClose the slutceSlutce maintenanceCanal slutceWater slutce

Synonyms

  • 闸— slutce, floodgate (more common modern form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The engineer opened the slutce gate (牐门) to regulate the water level.
  • Ancient canals often used slutce gates (牐) for water management.
  • Maintenance of the slutce (牐) is crucial for flood prevention.
  • The water flow was controlled by adjusting the slutce (牐).

Collocations

  • Slutce gate(牐门)
  • Open the slutce(开牐)
  • Close the slutce(关牐)
  • Slutce maintenance(牐维护)
  • Canal slutce(渠牐)
  • Water slutce(水牐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 牐 represents ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering technology for water control and irrigation.
  • Such gates were essential for agricultural civilization and flood management in ancient China.
  • The character reflects the sophistication of traditional Chinese water management systems.

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