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“water and electricity” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuǐ diàn

Example

我们要交水电费。wǒ men yào jiāo shuǐ diàn fèi

We need to pay the water and electricity bill.

Illustration for 水电 (water and electricity)

How to say “water and electricity” in Chinese

“Water and electricity” in Chinese is 水电 (shuǐ diàn).

It brings together the water and power needed in daily life, or, in power-engineering contexts, the use of water to generate electricity.

Full entry for 水电: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 水电

物业今天来抄水电表。wù yè jīn tiān lái chāo shuǐ diàn biǎo

The property manager came to read the water and electricity meter today.

Tips for using 水电

  • In housing and rental talk, this short label may cover two separate utility charges, so gas or internet should not be assumed to be included.

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