shàngshuǐdào

上水道

Word · Noun

water supply pipe; aqueduct

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

water supply pipe; aqueduct; conduit for clean water

Technical term for municipal or building infrastructure. Contrasts with 下水道 (sewer/drainage). Typically refers to the pressurized system delivering potable water.

Chéng城
shì市
de的
shàng上
shuǐ水
dào道
xì系
tǒng统
xū需
yào要
dìng定
qī期
jiǎn检
xiū修
 。

The city's water supply system needs regular maintenance.

Zhè这
dòng栋
dà大
lóu楼
de的
shàng上
shuǐ水
dào道
lǎo老
huà化
yán严
zhòng重
 。

The water pipes in this building are severely aged.

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Shàng上
shuǐ水
dào道
hé和
xià下
shuǐ水
dào道
shì是
chéng城
shì市
jī基
chǔ础
shè设
shī施
de的
zhòng重
yào要
zǔ组
chéng成
bù部
fèn分
 。

Water supply and sewer systems are important components of urban infrastructure.