flow of water; current; force of water
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
the flow, momentum, or force of water; current
Describes the speed, strength, or turbulence of a water current in rivers, streams, or channels. Often used to assess whether it is safe to cross or navigate.
Zhè这
duàn段
hé河
liú流
shuǐ水
shì势
tuān湍
jí急
，
bù不
yí宜
yóu游
yǒng泳
。
The current in this section of the river is rapid and turbulent, making it unsuitable for swimming.
Guò过
hé河
zhī之
qián前
，
yào要
xiān先
guān观
chá察
shuǐ水
shì势
。
Before crossing the river, you must first observe the current.
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Bào暴
yǔ雨
guò过
hòu后
，
shān山
jiàn涧
de的
shuǐ水
shì势
xiōng凶
měng猛
。
After the heavy rain, the mountain stream's current was ferocious.
Shuǐ水
shì势
píng平
wěn稳
de的
shí时
hou候
，
chuán船
zhī只
cái才
néng能
ān安
quán全
tōng通
guò过
。
Only when the water is calm and the current gentle can boats pass through safely.