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溺水
nìshuǐ
Description
溺水的意思是一个人在水里不能呼吸，很危险。
The meaning of 溺水 is when a person cannot breathe in water, which is very dangerous.
小孩子在河边或者游泳池玩的时候，很容易溺水，所以要小心。
Children can easily 溺水 when playing by the river or swimming pool, so be careful.
Meanings
溺水nìshuǐ
to drown; to be submerged and unable to breathe
那个男孩差点在河里溺水。
That boy almost drowned in the river.
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Notes
- Etymology
溺 (drown/submerge) + 水 (water).
- Nuance
溺水 describes the act/state of drowning; 淹死 emphasizes death by drowning.
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