Chinese

shuǐyuán
Meaning: water source; headstream
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

水
源

Example sentences

Protecting water sources is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
我們應該保護河流的上游,以確保水源乾淨。
我们应该保护河流的上游,以确保水源干净。
We should protect the upstream of the river to ensure the water source is clean.
現代生活中,自來水已成為人們日常生活的主要水源。
现代生活中,自来水已成为人们日常生活的主要水源。
In modern life, tap water has become the main source of water in people's daily lives.
由於長期的乾旱,這條河流的水源已經完全枯竭了。
由于长期的干旱,这条河流的水源已经完全枯竭了。
Due to the long-term drought, the water source of this river has completely dried up.
草原上的野馬正慢慢靠近水源。
草原上的野马正慢慢靠近水源。
The wild horse on the grassland is slowly approaching the water source.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the natural origin of a river and sources for human use like drinking or irrigation.

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