English–Chinese
“embankment” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindī
Example
堤边坐着几个钓鱼的人。dī biān zuò zhe jǐ gè diào yú de rén
Several anglers are sitting by the embankment.
How to say “embankment” in Chinese
“Embankment” in Chinese is 堤 (dī).
A raised barrier of earth or stone follows a shore or riverbank and holds back unwanted water.
Example sentences with 堤
春天，堤上开满了野花，附近的人常来散步。chūn tiān dī shàng kāi mǎn le yě huā fù jìn de rén cháng lái sàn bù
In spring, wildflowers cover the embankment, and local people often come to take walks.
Tips for using 堤
- In conversational Chinese, this noun often appears in longer names for riverbank or coastal barriers, so recognizing it inside a compound helps identify the type of water-control structure.