垱
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Meaning: earthen dyke in a river or rice paddy
💡 Imagine a dam (dàng) made of dirt (土) across a river.
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Character Story & Explanation
垱 (dàng) means an earthen dyke built in rivers or rice paddies to control water flow. It is a Chinese-specific character, often used in rural and agricultural contexts. The radical is 土 (earth), reflecting its connection to soil and construction. You may encounter it in place names like 垱头 (Dàngtóu).
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