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堰 is a phono-semantic compound character meaning a weir, low dam, or embankment built across a river to manage or divert water flow. The semantic radical 土 (tǔ, earth) on the left indicates its construction from soil or mud. The phonetic component 匽 (yǎn) on the right provides the pronunciation and may subtly suggest the idea of covering or blocking, aligning with the function of impeding water. Its core meaning relates to water management and irrigation infrastructure, referring to earthworks that control water levels without completely halting the river's flow.
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这个堰用于蓄水。
工人们正在修建水堰。
堰塞湖是由滑坡形成的。
古老的堰依然发挥着作用。
为了防止洪水，他们加固了堤堰。
堰坝的设计需要考虑水流速度。
在山区，堰塞湖可能突然溃决。
通过调节堰的高度，可以控制灌溉水量。