Chinese
yǐnyòngshuǐ
Meaning: potable water; drinking water
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這家工廠為當地居民提供乾淨的飲用水。
这家工厂为当地居民提供干净的饮用水。
This factory provides clean drinking water for local residents.
這座水庫為城市提供飲用水。
This reservoir provides drinking water for the city.
災區急需大量的食物和乾淨的飲用水。
The disaster area urgently needs a large amount of food and clean drinking water.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to water that is safe to drink without further treatment.

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