kyut3 hau2決口决口
Jyutpingkyut3 hau2
Yalekyut háu
Definition
To breach or burst; to break through a dike or dam causing flooding.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the structural failure of man-made or natural barriers like levees, dams, or dikes. It implies a sudden and forceful release of water rather than a slow leak or seepage. You will most often encounter this term in news reports during typhoon season or heavy rainstorms.
Examples
The dam breached, and the water all rushed in.
If the river levee breaches, what will happen to the nearby villages?
Related words
Common phrases
river levee breach
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person's mouth or a general opening; it is strictly reserved for hydraulic infrastructure failures. For a simple hole or tear in an object, use 穿 or 爛 instead.
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