English–Chinese
“reservoir” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǐ kù
Example
这个季节，水库的水位下降了。zhè ge jì jié shuǐ kù de shuǐ wèi xià jiàng le
This season, the water level in the reservoir dropped.
How to say “reservoir” in Chinese
“Reservoir” in Chinese is 水库 (shuǐ kù).
A managed lake created by blocking a river or valley, keeping water available when it is needed.
Example sentences with 水库
我们正在修建新的水库以防旱灾。wǒ men zhèng zài xiū jiàn xīn de shuǐ kù yǐ fáng hàn zāi
We are building a new reservoir to guard against drought.
Tips for using 水库
- In conversational reports, this word often appears when changing water levels affect nearby communities, farmland, electricity production, or flood safety.