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深沟固垒 — “Deep trenches and sturdy ramparts”

深沟固垒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “deep trenches and sturdy ramparts”. Strong and impregnable defensive fortifications. Literally, “deep trenches and sturdy fortresses”.

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深沟固垒 Pronunciation and Pinyin

深沟固垒 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
深
shēn11deep, profound, or dark
沟
gōu7ditch, gully, or channel
固
gù8firm, solid, inherent
垒
lěi9build by piling up

Example Sentence with 深沟固垒

为了应对寒冷的冬季,居民们在村庄周围修筑了深沟固垒,以阻挡风雪侵袭。
To cope with the harsh winter, residents built deep trenches and sturdy ramparts around the village to ward off wind and snow.

Idioms Related to 深沟固垒

Synonyms of 深沟固垒

  • shēn深gōu沟jiān坚bì壁strong defenses
  • shēn深gōu沟gāo高lěi垒formidable and secure defenses
  • shēn深gōu沟gāo高bì壁strong, impregnable defenses

More idioms starting with 深

  • shēn深bù不kě可cè测Profound and unfathomable
  • shēn深zhōng中dǔ笃xíng行deeply upright in heart and steadfast in conduct
  • shēn深zhōng中kěn肯qìng綮hit the nail on the head
  • shēn深zhōng中yǐn隐hòu厚Inwardly upright and reservedly kind
  • shēn深rén仁hòu厚zé泽profound benevolence and generous favor
  • shēn深chóu仇dà大hèn恨profound and deep-seated hatred
  • shēn深chóu仇xiǔ宿yuàn怨deep hatred and old grievances
  • shēn深chóu仇jī积hèn恨deep-seated, long-standing hatred
  • shēn深chóu仇zhòng重yuàn怨deep-seated hatred and profound resentment
  • shēn深xìn信bù不yí疑believe firmly without any doubt
  • shēn深rù入rén人xīn心deeply understood and accepted by people
  • shēn深rù入xiǎn显chū出explain profound ideas simply

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Questions about 深沟固垒

What does 深沟固垒 mean?

深沟固垒 (shēn gōu gù lěi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “deep trenches and sturdy ramparts”.

How do you pronounce 深沟固垒?

深沟固垒 is pronounced shēn gōu gù lěi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 深沟固垒 literally mean?

Literally, 深沟固垒 means “deep trenches and sturdy fortresses”. It is used to mean “deep trenches and sturdy ramparts”.

What is the Chinese definition of 深沟固垒?

犹深沟高垒。深的战壕和高的营垒。指坚固的防御工事。

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