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埭dàidam; a ramp leading up to a canalzg, 11 strokes, radical 土
dài(dai4)dai T4
  1. 1dam; a ramp leading up to a canal
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March 24, 2026

埭dài(dai4)

The character 埭 (dài) refers to a dam or a ramp that leads up to a canal. It is commonly used in contexts related to water management, agriculture, and infrastructure. Understanding this character is useful for discussing topics related to irrigation and waterways in Chinese-speaking regions.

Strokes11Radical土
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, rivers and irrigation systems are crucial for farming, making characters like 埭 significant in discussions about land management and environmental engineering.

Memory tip

Imagine a large 'dam' holding back water, with a 'ramp' leading up to it. The character 埭 has the radical 土 (earth) at the bottom, suggesting its connection to land and construction. Picture the earth supporting the dam, and remember that 'dài' sounds like 'die', which you can visualize as the dam holding back a river's 'death' by preventing flooding.

Meanings of 埭

dài(dai4)
1dam; a ramp leading up to a canal
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About 埭

埭Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Careful pronunciation is essential as the tone can change the meaning; 埭 is pronounced with the fourth tone (dài). Common collocations include terms related to irrigation and construction. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that pertain to different structures or concepts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 埭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 words related to water and construction, such as 水 (water) and 建筑 (construction). Focus on understanding its application in specific contexts to enrich vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埭 with similar characters such as 隔 (gé, to separate) or 带 (dài, to bring/carry). Ensure you understand the context of water management to avoid these mix-ups.

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Etymology of 埭

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)隶
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Origin

埭 = 土 + 隶. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 埭

IDS Structure⿰土隶
埭Full character
=
土Tu3
left
隶li4
right
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Parts

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How to say dam; a ramp leading up to a canal in Chinese

“dam; a ramp leading up to a canal” in Chinese is埭dài

The character 埭 (dài) refers to a dam or a ramp that leads up to a canal. It is commonly used in contexts related to water management, agriculture, and infrastructure. Understanding this character is useful for discussing topics related to irrigation and waterways in Chinese-speaking regions.

When to use 埭

Careful pronunciation is essential as the tone can change the meaning; 埭 is pronounced with the fourth tone (dài). Common collocations include terms related to irrigation and construction. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters that pertain to different structures or concepts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 埭 with similar characters such as 隔 (gé, to separate) or 带 (dài, to bring/carry). Ensure you understand the context of water management to avoid these mix-ups.

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Word Family of 埭

Words containing this character1
埭dàidam

Frequently Asked Questions about 埭

It is pronounced 'dài' with a falling tone.

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