ancient canal; clear boundary
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
an ancient canal; Honggou (canal)
formalA historical canal connecting the Yellow and Huai rivers, constructed during the Warring States period.
Hóng鸿
gōu沟
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
gǔ古
dài代
yī一
xiàng项
zhòng重
yào要
de的
shuǐ水
lì利
gōng工
chéng程
。
The Honggou Canal was an important water conservancy project in ancient China.
Lì历
shǐ史
xué学
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
yán研
jiū究
Hóng鸿
gōu沟
de的
jù具
tǐ体
lù路
xiàn线
。
Historians are studying the specific route of the Honggou Canal.
noun
a wide gap; a clear boundary; dividing line
Used metaphorically to describe a significant difference, conflict, or barrier that is difficult to cross. Originates from the historical canal that served as a temporary demarcation line between the Chu and Han armies.
Wǒ我
men们
zhī之
jiān间
bìng并
bù不
cún存
zài在
bù不
kě可
yú逾
yuè越
de的
Hóng鸿
gōu沟
。
There is no insurmountable gap between us.
Pín贫
fù富
Hóng鸿
gōu沟
shì是
gāi该
guó国
miàn面
lín临
de的
zhǔ主
yào要
shè社
huì会
wèn问
tí题
。
The wealth gap is a major social problem facing the country.
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Liǎng两
dài代
rén人
de的
guān观
niàn念
chā差
yì异
xíng形
chéng成
le了
yī一
dào道
Hóng鸿
gōu沟
。
The difference in values between the two generations has created a wide gap.
Zhè这
chǎng场
zhēng争
lùn论
zài在
tóng同
shì事
jiān间
huà划
xià下
le了
yī一
dào道
Hóng鸿
gōu沟
。
This argument has drawn a clear dividing line among colleagues.