Chinese

shuǐliú
Meaning: water flow; current
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這條河的水流非常湍急。
这条河的水流非常湍急。
The water flow of this river is very rapid.
這條河的水流很湍急。
The current of this river is very rapid.
瀑布的水流飛瀉而下,景色非常壯觀。
The waterfall's stream poured down, and the scenery was very spectacular.
這些石頭經過長期的水流沖刷,已經失去了原有的棱角。
These stones have lost their original sharp edges after long-term water erosion.

Usage Notes

Refers to the movement of water, especially in a river or stream.

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