English–Chinese
“surface of the water” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǐ miàn
Example
月亮倒映在水面上。yuè liàng dào yìng zài shuǐ miàn shàng
The moon is reflected on the surface of the water.
How to say “surface of the water” in Chinese
“Surface of the water” in Chinese is 水面 (shuǐ miàn).
A flat-looking zone at the top of a body of water where light, images, and small movements appear.
Example sentences with 水面
微风吹过，水面泛起了细小的涟漪。wēi fēng chuī guò shuǐ miàn fàn qǐ le xì xiǎo de lián yī
A gentle breeze blew, and small ripples formed on the surface of the water.
Tips for using 水面
- Unlike the English noun surface, this compound already specifies the material, so it normally cannot refer to the top of a table, road, or other object.