Chinese
yǐnshuǐ
Meaning: drinking water; to drink water
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

為了健康,每天應攝取充足的飲水。
为了健康,每天应摄取充足的饮水。
For health, one should consume sufficient drinking water every day.
老師在社區宣講防災知識,提醒大家準備飲水。
The teacher gave a community talk about disaster-prevention knowledge and reminded everyone to prepare drinking water.
災區亟需乾淨的飲水。
The disaster area urgently needs clean drinking water.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the act of drinking or the water itself.

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