Chinese

yòngshuǐ
Meaning: to use water; water for use
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

為了保護環境,我們應該節約用水。
为了保护环境,我们应该节约用水。
In order to protect the environment, we should save water.
我們必須節約用水,以應對乾旱。
We must save water to deal with the drought.
政府呼籲大眾節約用水,以應對旱災。
The government appeals to the public to save water to deal with the drought.
牆上貼著「節約用水」的標語。
A 'Save Water' slogan is pasted on the wall.
市政府發布通告,要求全體市民節約用水。
The city government issued a notice requesting all citizens to save water.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb meaning 'to use water' or a noun referring to the water itself.

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