坝
dam; sandbar; place name
Meanings
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dam; water-retaining structure
Most commonly used for man-made structures built across rivers to hold back water, generate hydroelectric power, or control flooding.
This river dam blocked the flood and protected the villages downstream.
The local government plans to build a new dam to store water for irrigation.
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The Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest water control projects in the world.
This earthen dam was built by local villagers using stones and mud.
When the flood came, the reinforced dam successfully withstood the water flow impact.
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river bank reinforcement structure
formalRefers to small protective structures built along riverbanks to prevent erosion, such as spur dikes.
A spur dike is a common riverbank reinforcement structure used to protect levees from water current erosion.
At the dangerous sections of the Yellow River, workers are building protective dams to reinforce the levees.
noun
sandbar; sandy beach
dialectUsed exclusively in regional dialects, primarily in northern and western Chinese dialect areas.
This sandbar is covered with wild grasses and is a good grazing spot for local herders.
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place name suffix
Used as a place name suffix, referring to flat areas between mountains or along rivers, most commonly seen in Guizhou and Shaanxi provinces.
Pingba is a small town in Guizhou Province, famous for its beautiful pastoral scenery.
Liuba is located in southern Shaanxi Province and is an ancient town full of historical charm.