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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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