jung1壅
Jyutpingjung1
Yaleyūng
Definition
To bury, clog up, or cover up with sand or soil.
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How it's used
Primarily used in contexts involving physical obstruction or the act of covering something with loose material like soil or debris. While it shares the meaning of covering with 掩, it specifically implies a sense of piling up or stuffing to block flow. It is frequently encountered in descriptions of drainage issues or gardening tasks.
Examples
The mud has already clogged up the drain.
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Common mistake
Often confused with 掩, which is a more general term for covering or hiding something. Unlike 掩, which can be used for abstract concepts like covering up a secret, 壅 is almost exclusively used for physical objects or substances that create a blockage.
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