Chinese
hónglào
Meaning: flooding; flood disaster caused by heavy water accumulation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

連日大雨造成洪澇,低窪地區的居民被迫撤離。
连日大雨造成洪涝,低洼地区的居民被迫撤离。
Days of heavy rain caused flooding, and residents of low-lying areas had to evacuate.

Usage Notes

Used for flood and waterlogging disasters, especially when excessive rain or river overflow damages fields or settlements.

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