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Chinese
shuǐgōu
Meaning: drainage ditch; gutter
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

大雨過後,工人清理了堵塞的水溝。
大雨过后,工人清理了堵塞的水沟。
After the heavy rain, the workers cleared the blocked drainage ditch.
積水容易滋生蚊子,社區每週都清理水溝。
Standing water easily breeds mosquitoes, so the community cleans the drains every week.

Usage Notes

Refers to a channel or ditch that carries away rainwater and other runoff, especially beside a road or building.

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