Definition
水利 (shuǐlì) is the broad field of water resource management, including irrigation, flood control, and water supply. 水库 (reservoir) is a specific man‑made structure used in water conservancy, while 防汛 (flood prevention) refers to the seasonal activity of preparing for and controlling floods.
noun
water conservancy (including irrigation, flood control, and water resources management)
Examples
- 水利。Zhège dìqū de shuǐ lì shèshī fēicháng xiānjìn.The water conservancy facilities in this area are very advanced.
- 水利。Zhèngfǔ tóuzī jiànshè le hěnduō shuǐ lì gōngchéng.The government invested in building many water conservancy projects.
- 水利。shuǐ lì duì fánghóng qǐzhe zhòngyào zuòyòng.Water conservancy plays an important role in flood control.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.