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The character "堰", meaning a dam or weir, structurally integrates the earth radical "土" with the component "匽", which primarily functions as a phonetic element but also carries connotations of halting or screening, aligning with the character's purpose in water control. Etymologically, it originated from the concept of constructing earthen barriers to impede or divert water flow for agricultural and hydraulic management. While its form has remained stable, the meaning has extended from specifically earthen constructions to include any engineered barrier across a watercourse designed to regulate level and flow, maintaining a focus on infrastructure for irrigation and flood mitigation.
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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。