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dikes and dams

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

di1ba4 • dībà

Meaning


Primary

dikes and dams

Alternatives

dykes and dams, dikes or dams, dykes or dams, dike, dyke, dam

Mnemonic


堤坝 Dikes and dams refers to both 堤 dikes and 坝 dams.

Usage


堤坝 可以 防止 洪水。

Dikes and dams can prevent floods.

河边 的 堤坝 非常 坚固。

The dikes and dams by the river are very sturdy.

大雨 对 堤坝 的 压力 很 大。

The heavy rain puts a lot of pressure on the dikes and dams.

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