Chinese

chōushuǐ
Meaning: to pump water; to shrink (of fabric); to take a commission
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

工人們正在用抽水機抽水。
工人们正在用抽水机抽水。
The workers are pumping water using a pump.
他正在修理浴室裡的抽水馬桶。
He is repairing the flush toilet in the bathroom.
抽水馬達正在發出巨大的噪音。
The water pump motor is making a loud noise.

Usage Notes

Can mean physically pumping water, fabric shrinkage, or taking a cut of profits.

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