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积水
jīshuǐ
Description
下大雨以后，路上常常有很多积水。
After heavy rain, there is often a lot of 积水 on the road.
积水就是水聚在一个地方，流不走。
积水 is water that gathers in one place and cannot flow away.
Meanings
积水jīshuǐ
standing water; accumulated water
雨太大了，马路上都是积水。
The rain is heavy, and the road is flooded.
积水jīshuǐ
to accumulate water; water builds up
这里地势低，容易积水。
This area is low-lying and prone to flooding.
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Notes
- Etymology
积 (accumulate) + 水 (water), literally 'accumulated water'.
- Nuance
refers to unwanted water pooling, often after rain or flooding.
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