English–Chinese
“water control” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǐ lì
Example
洪水时，水利工程很重要。hóng shuǐ shí shuǐ lì gōng chéng hěn zhòng yào
Water-control projects are very important during floods.
How to say “water control” in Chinese
“Water control” in Chinese is 水利 (shuǐ lì).
Water turned into a public resource through channels, dams, drainage, and organized management.
Example sentences with 水利
政府加大了水利建设以支持农业灌溉。zhèng fǔ jiā dà le shuǐ lì jiàn shè yǐ zhī chí nóng yè guàn gài
The government increased water conservancy construction to support agricultural irrigation.
Tips for using 水利
- In ordinary conversation, the broad noun fits discussions of farms, cities, and infrastructure, while a specific verb or facility gives clearer information about a single water-related event.