地堡
dìbǎo
The English word 'bunker' is translated into Chinese as 地堡 (dìbǎo). Wiktionary also lists 掩體 / 掩体 (yǎntǐ).
Meaning: hardened shelter designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 地堡 | dìbǎo |
| 掩體 / 掩体 | yǎntǐ |
地堡 is the most common term used when referring to permanent, heavy military fortifications or underground bunkers.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 地堡 (dìbǎo) is composed of 地 (dì), meaning ground or earth and 堡 (bǎo), meaning fort or castle.
Which one should you use?
While 地堡 specifically refers to a fortified structure like a bunker, 掩体 (yǎntǐ) is a more general term for any kind of cover or shelter used for protection.
How do you pronounce it?
dìbǎo
Did you know?
- The character 堡 in 地堡 is also used in the Chinese translation of the English word 'hamburger', which is 汉堡包. Both terms share the same character for 'castle' or 'fort'.
- Unlike the English word 'bunker', which can also refer to a fuel storage container, the Chinese term 地堡 is strictly reserved for fortified human shelters.
- In Chinese gaming culture, players often use the term 地堡 to describe any reinforced defensive position in strategy games, regardless of whether it is actually underground.
Examples in context
- 军队在战争中使用掩蔽壕进行防护。The army uses bunkers for protection during wars.
- 我们躲在掩体里躲避炮火。We took cover in the bunker to avoid the gunfire.
- 他们躲进了一个地堡。Tāmen duǒ jìn le yī gè dìbǎo.They hid inside a bunker.
- 那个地堡非常坚固。Nà gè dìbǎo fēicháng jiāngù.That bunker is very strong.
- 地堡里有足够的食物。Dìbǎo lǐ yǒu zúgòu de shíwù.There is enough food in the bunker.
Example conversation
Yuting and Junjie are visiting a historical museum.
- 雨婷 Yuting你看，那是旧时的地堡。Nǐ kàn, nà shì jiùshí de dìbǎo.Look, that is an old bunker.
- 俊杰 Junjie墙壁看起来好厚啊。Qiángbì kàn qǐlái hǎo hòu a.The walls look so thick.
- 雨婷 Yuting地堡就是为了防空设计的。Dìbǎo jiùshì wèile fángkōng shèjì de.Bunkers are designed for air defense.
- 俊杰 Junjie我想进去看看。Wǒ xiǎng jìnqù kànkan.I want to go inside and see.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bunker” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
