English–Chinese
“sewer” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxià shuǐ dào
Example
暴雨时，下水道容易堵塞。bào yǔ shí xià shuǐ dào róng yì dǔ sè
Sewers are easily clogged during heavy rain.
How to say “sewer” in Chinese
“Sewer” in Chinese is 下水道 (xià shuǐ dào).
A hidden underground route where household wastewater and rainwater join and flow away.
Example sentences with 下水道
厨房的下水道有异味。chú fáng de xià shuǐ dào yǒu yì wèi
The kitchen drain smells bad.
Tips for using 下水道
- In everyday Chinese, this noun often appears in reports about heavy rain, blockages, and city maintenance, making it useful for practical conversations about urban problems.