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The character "堤", meaning dike or embankment, is composed of the semantic component "土" (earth) and the phonetic component "是". Its structure consistently reflects its core function as an earthwork construction meant to contain water. While the character's essential form has remained stable, its application has narrowed over time from a broader sense of any raised earthen bank or foundation to refer more specifically to a protective wall against floods or a causeway. The traditional form is identical to the one commonly used today, and its components clearly denote its meaning as an earthen structure.
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我们在河堤上散步。
洪水冲垮了旧的堤坝。
工人们正在加固这段河堤。
如果堤坝不牢固，可能会发生危险。
这座海堤是为了防止海水入侵而建的。
由于连续的暴雨，河堤出现了裂缝。
政府计划在明年修建新的堤防，以保护沿岸的农田。
工程师们利用现代技术监测堤坝的稳定性，确保万无一失。