(shuǐ) — water

Definition

水 (shuǐ) is the everyday word for water — the liquid you drink and cook with. For beverages in general use 饮料; for any liquid (including non-water) use 液体.

noun
water
Measure word ·

Examples

  • Wǒ hē shuǐ.
    I drink water.
  • shuǐ Hěn lěng.
    The water is cold.
  • Bēi zi lǐ yǒu shuǐ.
    There is water in the cup.

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