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污水
wūshuǐ
Description
污水就是很脏、不干净的水，比如工厂或者家里用过的水。
"污水" is very dirty, unclean water, such as water used in factories or homes.
污水要经过处理，才不会污染河流和大海。
"污水" must be treated so it doesn't pollute rivers and oceans.
Meanings
污水wūshuǐ
dirty water; sewage; wastewater
工厂不能把污水排到河里。
The factory cannot discharge wastewater into the river.
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Notes
- Etymology
污 (dirty) + 水 (water), literally "dirty water."
- Nuance
污水 is used/dirty water; 废水 stresses waste from industry.
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