English–Chinese
“ditch” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōu
Example
路边有个沟，要小心。lù biān yǒu gè gōu yào xiǎo xīn
There's a ditch by the road, so be careful.
How to say “ditch” in Chinese
“Ditch” in Chinese is 沟 (gōu).
A long, open groove in earth, stone, or concrete that guides water or separates nearby areas.
Example sentences with 沟
下雨后，路边的沟里积满了水，行人要绕行。xià yǔ hòu lù biān de gōu lǐ jī mǎn le shuǐ xíng rén yào rào xíng
After the rain, the roadside ditch was full of water, so pedestrians had to detour.
Tips for using 沟
- English speakers may picture a covered gutter, but this word commonly suggests an open channel visible beside a road or across farmland.