坝
bà
What does 坝 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
embankment; dam; river flat
In this place
Closes 李子坝 — river-flat place grain on the board.
Remember this
坝 has earth on the left — ground that holds water back. Here it names a hillside flat above the bank, not a concrete dam you climb. Last character on every 李子坝 title.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 坝 (bà) mean for travelers?
- embankment; dam; river flat
- Where will I see 坝 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Liziba. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 坝 on the street?
- 坝 has earth on the left — ground that holds water back. Here it names a hillside flat above the bank, not a concrete dam you climb. Last character on every 李子坝 title.