đắp đập
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Definition
- Verb:
- To dam up: The primary meaning of "đắp đập" is the act of constructing a barrier, typically made of earth, concrete, or other materials, across a river or stream to obstruct and control the flow of water, often for irrigation, creating a reservoir, or flood control.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Người dân trong vùng hợp sức lại để đắp đập ngăn dòng sông. (The people in the region joined forces to dam up the river.)
- Kế hoạch đắp đập trên con suối này đã được phê duyệt. (The plan to dam up this stream has been approved.)
- Việc đắp đập giúp trữ nước cho mùa khô. (Dam(ming) up helps store water for the dry season.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đắp đập" specifically refers to the construction process of building the dam structure itself. It is an activity, not the resulting structure (which is "con đập" - the dam).
Variants and Related Words
- Đắp (v): to build up by adding layers (e.g., earth); to apply (e.g., a plaster).
- Đập (n): a dam, a dike, a levee.
- Xây đập (v): to build a dam (often with a stronger implication of using masonry or concrete).
Synonyms
- To dam: to build a dam across.
- To embank: to confine or hold back with a bank or dam.
Related Idioms
- : This phrase extends the meaning to describe the diligent work of building dams and reinforcing banks, often used metaphorically for building foundations or securing something carefully.