English–Chinese
“water” in Chinese
How to say “water” in Chinese
“Water” in Chinese is 水 (shuǐ).
A clear, flowing liquid that supports life and can soak, wash, or fill things.
Example sentences with 水
他把一瓶水放进背包里。tā bǎ yì píng shuǐ fàng jìn bēi bāo lǐ
He put a bottle of water in his backpack.
Tips for using 水
- English often says "some water," while Chinese commonly uses a measure word to show an amount, container, or serving.
Other Chinese words for “water”
我每天给花浇水。wǒ měi tiān gěi huā jiāo shuǐ
I water the flowers every day.
运动后应补充水分。yùn dòng hòu yīng bǔ chōng shuǐ fèn
After exercising, you should drink water.