English–Chinese
“boiled water” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkāi shuǐ
Example
他不喝茶，只喝开水。tā bù hē chá zhǐ hē kāi shuǐ
He doesn't drink tea; he only drinks boiled water.
How to say “boiled water” in Chinese
“Boiled water” in Chinese is 开水 (kāi shuǐ).
Drinking water prepared by boiling, whether it is served warm or after cooling.
Example sentences with 开水
感冒时喝点温的开水会舒服一些。gǎn mào shí hē diǎn wēn de kāi shuǐ huì shū fú yì xiē
Drinking some warm boiled water when you have a cold can make you feel a little better.
Tips for using 开水
- In a Chinese restaurant, this is a practical request for plain drinking water when tea is not wanted.