The Chinese word 水 means “water” in English. It is a very common word in the Chinese language and is used to refer to the liquid that is essential for life. In addition to its literal meaning, 水 is also used in many idiomatic expressions and phrases. For example, 水果 means “fruit” and 水平 means “level” or “standard”. The character 水 is also frequently used in Chinese calligraphy and art, where it is often associated with images of flowing water and other natural elements.
Translation
Noun: water
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我喝了一杯水 | wǒ hē le yī bēi shuǐ | I drank a glass of water |
| 这个池塘里有很多水 | zhège chítáng lǐ yǒu hěn duō shuǐ | There is a lot of water in this pond |
| 水可以滋润植物 | shuǐ kěyǐ zīrùn zhíwù | Water can nourish plants |
| 他在河里游泳，水很凉爽 | tā zài hé lǐ yóuyǒng, shuǐ hěn liángshuǎng | He is swimming in the river, the water is very refreshing |
| 我们需要喝足够的水来保持身体健康 | wǒmen xūyào hē zúgòu de shuǐ lái bǎochí shēntǐ jiànkāng | We need to drink enough water to maintain good health |
| 水可以被冻成冰 | shuǐ kěyǐ bèi dòng chéng bīng | Water can be frozen into ice |
| 这个城市的供水系统很先进 | zhège chéngshì de gōngshuǐ xìtǒng hěn xiānjìn | The water supply system in this city is very advanced |
| 热水可以帮助杀死细菌 | rè shuǐ kěyǐ bāngzhù shāsǐ xìjùn | Hot water can help kill bacteria |
HSK
水 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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