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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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