shēn
gōu
gāo
lěi

idiom

Meaning of 深沟高垒

深沟高垒 means deep trenches and high ramparts; strongly fortified defensive works. Pronounced shēn gōu gāo lěi.

  • deep trenches and high ramparts; strongly fortified defensive works

Definitions & Examples

dài
chéng
chí
wǎng
wǎng
shēn
gōu
gāo
lěi
 
wài
 

Ancient cities often had deep trenches and high ramparts to defend against enemies.

men
zài
biān
jìng
shēn
gōu
gāo
lěi
 
gòu
zhù
le
jiān
de
fáng
xiàn线
 

They built deep trenches and high ramparts along the border, constructing a solid defensive line.

Zhè
zuò
bǎo
lěi
shēn
gōu
gāo
lěi
 
shǒu
nán
gōng
 

This fortress has deep trenches and high ramparts; it is easy to defend but hard to attack.