Definition
水电 is a compound noun that covers two related but distinct concepts: (1) water and electricity as household utilities (水 and 电), and (2) hydroelectric power (水力发电). In everyday conversation it usually refers to utility bills and supplies; in technical or economic contexts it refers to hydroelectricity. The context makes the meaning clear.
n.
water and electricity (as utilities, e.g. bills, supply)hydroelectric (power)
Examples
- 。Zhège yuè de shuǐ diàn fèi bǐ shàng gè yuè gāo le bù shǎo.This month's water and electricity bills are quite a bit higher than last month's.
- 水电。Xīnán dìqū yǒu fēngfù de shuǐ diàn zīyuán.The southwestern region has abundant hydroelectric resources.
- 水电。Zū fáng shí yídìng yào wèn qīngchu shìfǒu bāohán shuǐ diàn.When renting a house, be sure to ask clearly whether water and electricity are included.
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