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开水
kāishuǐ
Description
开水就是烧开了的水,很烫,可以用来泡茶。
"开水" is water that has been boiled and is very hot, suitable for making tea.
喝开水对身体很好,很多人喜欢喝热的开水。
Drinking "开水" is good for health; many people like to drink hot "开水".
Meanings
开水kāishuǐ
boiled water; boiling water
我用开水泡了一杯茶。
I brewed a cup of tea with boiling water.
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Notes
- Etymology
开 (to boil) + 水 (water), literally "boiled water."
- Nuance
开水 means water that has been boiled; 热水 just means hot water.
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