하굿둑

하굿둑

A "하굿둑" is a weir or dam built at a river's estuary to manage water flow and prevent flooding.

Used as a noun referring to the physical structure that regulates water flow.

하굿둑은 강의 하류가 바다로 흘러가는 것을 막는 시설이다.

A levee is a structure that prevents the river's lower reaches from flowing into the sea.

Used to specifically identify a named levee and describe its social significance.

부산의 하굿둑은 관광지로도 유명하다.

The levee in Busan is also famous as a tourist spot.

Used to explain the functional benefits of the levee in ecological and agricultural contexts.

하굿둑 덕분에 강 주변의 농경지가 홍수를 피할 수 있었다.

Thanks to the levee, the farmland around the river avoided flooding.