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水平
shuǐpíng
Description
"水平"常常用来说一个人的能力有多好。
"水平" is often used to describe how good a person's ability is.
它也可以指一样东西是不是平的，跟地面一样平。
It can also refer to whether something is flat, like the ground.
Meanings
水平shuǐpíng
level or standard of ability, quality
他的中文水平很高。
His Chinese proficiency is very high.
水平shuǐpíng
horizontal; level and flat
这条线是水平的。
This line is horizontal.
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Notes
- Etymology
水 (water) + 平 (level); water surface is naturally flat, hence "level."
- Nuance
for ability use 水平; 标准 means an official standard or criterion.
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