堤坝 dībà dam
dam; dike
How to remember 堤坝: 堤 dike + 坝 embankment = dam.
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How it is used
- Dikes and dams / embankments - 加固堤坝 (jiāgù dībà) reinforce the dikes; 堤坝决口 (dībà juékǒu) the dam breaches.
- A combined term for water-control barriers (堤 dike + 坝 dam). Neutral/technical.