English–Chinese
“water source” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǐ yuán
Example
这个村子附近有一个水源。zhè ge cūn zi fù jìn yǒu yí gè shuǐ yuán
There is a water source near this village.
How to say “water source” in Chinese
“Water source” in Chinese is 水源 (shuǐ yuán).
The origin of a water supply, extending from a visible natural outlet to a protected area or structure that provides access to water.
Example sentences with 水源
当地社区组织志愿者参与水源保护活动。dāng dì shè qū zǔ zhī zhì yuàn zhě cān yù shuǐ yuán bǎo hù huó dòng
The local community organized volunteers to take part in water source protection activities.
Tips for using 水源
- English uses source for the origin of many things, but this Chinese noun keeps the subject firmly tied to water, not to information, money, or other supplies.