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沟深垒高 — “To dig deep ditches and build high ramparts”

沟深垒高 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dig deep ditches and build high ramparts”. To have strong defenses; to make thorough preparations for security and protection. Literally, “Deep ditches and high ramparts”.

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沟深垒高 Pronunciation and Pinyin

沟深垒高 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
沟
gōu7ditch, gully, or channel
深
shēn11deep, profound, or dark
垒
lěi9build by piling up
高
gāo10high, tall, elevated

Example Sentence with 沟深垒高

为了保障园区内重要物资的安全,工作人员特地采取了沟深垒高的防护措施。
To ensure the safety of important materials within the park, staff specifically adopted strong defensive measures with deep ditches and high walls.

Idioms Related to 沟深垒高

Synonyms of 沟深垒高

  • shēn深gōu沟gāo高lěi垒formidable and secure defenses

More idioms starting with 沟

  • gōu沟zhōng中zhī之jí瘠unburied victim of extreme poverty
  • gōu沟zhōng中jí瘠unburied corpses of the destitute
  • gōu沟gōu沟kǎn坎kǎn坎life's ups and downs
  • gōu沟mǎn满háo壕píng平overflowing with abundance
  • gōu沟mǎn满háo濠píng平completely filled, crammed full

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What does 沟深垒高 mean?

沟深垒高 (gōu shēn lěi gāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to dig deep ditches and build high ramparts”.

How do you pronounce 沟深垒高?

沟深垒高 is pronounced gōu shēn lěi gāo in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 沟深垒高 literally mean?

Literally, 沟深垒高 means “Deep ditches and high ramparts”. It is used to mean “to dig deep ditches and build high ramparts”.

What is the Chinese definition of 沟深垒高?

沟:壕沟;垒:堡垒。深挖沟和高筑墙。指坚固的防御工事

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