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水
shuǐ
Description
水是我们每天都要喝的东西，人和动物都不能没有它。
"水" is something we need to drink every day; both humans and animals cannot live without it.
河里、海里、雨里都有很多水。
There is a lot of "水" in rivers, seas, and rain.
Meanings
水shuǐ
water; the clear liquid we drink
我很渴，想喝一杯水。
I'm very thirsty and want to drink a glass of water.
水shuǐ
river, lake, or body of water
这条河的水很清。
The water in this river is very clear.
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Notes
- Etymology
水 is a pictograph of flowing water; one of the oldest Chinese characters.
- Nuance
水 alone usually means plain water; add 热/冷 for hot or cold water.
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