shuǐdiàn

水电

Word · NounTraditional水電

hydroelectric power; hydroelectricity

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

hydroelectric power (abbreviation for 水力发电)

Used as a shorthand for hydroelectric power generation facilities or technology.

Zhè这
gè个
dì地
qū区
zhǔ主
yào要
yī依
kào靠
shuǐ水
diàn电
 。

This region mainly relies on hydroelectric power.

Guó国
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
dà大
lì力
fā发
zhǎn展
shuǐ水
diàn电
xiàng项
mù目
 。

The country is vigorously developing hydroelectric projects.

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Shuǐ水
diàn电
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
kě可
zài再
shēng生
néng能
yuán源
 。

Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source.

2.

noun

electricity generated by hydroelectric power

Refers specifically to the electrical energy output from hydroelectric facilities.

Zhè这
zuò座
dà大
bà坝
wèi为
chéng城
shì市
tí提
gōng供
le了
chōng充
zú足
de的
shuǐ水
diàn电
 。

This dam provides ample hydroelectricity for the city.

Shān山
qū区
de的
shuǐ水
diàn电
zī资
yuán源
fēng丰
fù富
 。

Mountainous areas are rich in hydroelectric resources.

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Shuǐ水
diàn电
bǐ比
huǒ火
diàn电
gèng更
huán环
bǎo保
 。

Hydroelectricity is more environmentally friendly than thermal power.