Chinese
liángshuǐ
Meaning: cool water; unboiled water
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

涼水
涼
水
凉水
凉
水

Example sentences

He poured a glass of cool water.
運動完後喝一杯涼水,感覺非常解渴。
运动完后喝一杯凉水,感觉非常解渴。
After exercising, drinking a glass of cold water feels very thirst-quenching.

Usage Notes

Refers to water that is cool in temperature, or sometimes specifically to unboiled water.

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