cim3 hou4塹壕堑壕

Jyutpingcim3 hou4

Yalechim hòuh

Definition

Trench; entrenchment.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in historical or military contexts to describe defensive fortifications. It is rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing history or strategy. In casual speech, people typically use more general terms like 坑 or 坑渠 if referring to a simple ditch or trench.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai2喺go2嗰dou6度waat3挖zo2咗tiu4條cim3塹hou4壕ceot1出lai4嚟。

They dug an entrenchment over there.

ni1呢tiu4條cim3塹hou4壕hai6係mai6咪jung6用lai4嚟fong4防sau2守㗎？

Is this entrenchment used for defense?

Common phrases

waat3挖gwat6掘cim3塹hou4壕

dig a trench

cim3塹hou4壕zin3戰

trench warfare

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 坑渠, which refers to a common street drain or gutter. Using 塹壕 to describe a roadside drain will sound overly dramatic or confusing to a native speaker.