rivers and streams; flowing water; current
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
rivers and streams collectively; general term for rivers
Used as a collective term for natural waterways including rivers, streams, and creeks.
Shān山
jiān间
de的
shuǐ水
liú流
qīng清
chè澈
jiàn见
dǐ底
。
The mountain streams are crystal clear to the bottom.
Zhè这
tiáo条
shuǐ水
liú流
zuì最
zhōng终
huì汇
rù入
dà大
hǎi海
。
This river eventually flows into the sea.
noun
flowing water; current; flow
Emphasizes the movement or flow of water rather than the water body itself. Often used to describe the speed or condition of water flow.
Hé河
dào道
jīng经
guò过
shū疏
jùn浚
，
shuǐ水
liú流
chàng畅
tōng通
。
After the river channel was dredged, the water flows freely.
Zhè这
lǐ里
shuǐ水
liú流
hěn很
jí急
，
yóu游
yǒng泳
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
The current is very strong here; be careful when swimming.
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Pù瀑
bù布
de的
shuǐ水
liú流
cóng从
gāo高
chù处
qīng倾
xiè泻
ér而
xià下
。
The water of the waterfall pours down from a great height.