防汛

fángxùn

noun★Intermediate

⚙️Engineering

technical

The measures and systems implemented to prevent or mitigate flooding, including infrastructure, early warning systems, and emergency response plans.

防汛工程包括修建堤坝、疏通河道和建立监测系统。

Flood prevention projects include building dikes, dredging rivers, and establishing monitoring systems.

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Often used in the context of urban planning, hydrology, and disaster management.

Collocations

防汛措施flood prevention measures防汛工程flood prevention projects防汛指挥部flood prevention command center

防汛物资phrase

flood prevention supplies

防汛演练phrase

flood prevention drill

The term is most relevant during China's flood season, typically from June to September.

Use 'flood prevention' for formal or technical contexts; 'flood control' is also acceptable.

Combination of 防 (fáng, 'to prevent') and 汛 (xùn, 'flood season'), referring to the seasonal flooding in China.

Commonly used in official and technical contexts, especially during the rainy season in China.

防

to prevent

root

汛

flood season

root

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