取水 (qǔ shuǐ) — to obtain water, to take water (from a well, river, etc.)
Definition
A compound verb meaning 'to obtain or take water' (from a well, river, etc.), often used in technical, environmental, or household contexts rather than casual drinking.
verb
to obtain waterto take water (from a well, river, etc.)
Examples
- 。Tā cóng jǐng lǐ qǔ le yí cì shuǐ.He took water from the well once.
- 取水。Wǒ men xū yào cóng hé lǐ qǔ shuǐ.We need to take water from the river.
- 取水。Zhè ge jī qì yòng lái qǔ shuǐ.This machine is used to obtain water.
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