English–Chinese
“tap water” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzì lái shuǐ
Example
这杯自来水可以喝吗？zhè bēi zì lái shuǐ ké yǐ hē ma
Is this glass of tap water safe to drink?
How to say “tap water” in Chinese
“Tap water” in Chinese is 自来水 (zì lái shuǐ).
A steady supply of water arrives at homes through the public pipe network and appears at the tap.
Example sentences with 自来水
很多人习惯把自来水烧开后再喝。hěn duō rén xí guàn bǎ zì lái shuǐ shāo kāi hòu zài hē
Many people are used to boiling tap water before drinking it.
Tips for using 自来水
- The source of water and its drinkability are separate facts, so local treatment and safety guidance still matter when deciding whether to drink it.