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自来水 (zì lái shuǐ) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 6
自来水 (zì lái shuǐ) is a Chinese word: tap water. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 自来水
名 míng noun
tap water
这里的自来水很干净。
zhè lǐ de zì lái shuǐ hěn gān jìng
The tap water here is very clean.
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Word breakdown
自 zì — self, automatically
Words with this character (55)
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你要相信自己。
nǐ yào xiāng xìn zì jǐ
You must believe in yourself.
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她来自北京。
tā lái zì Běi jīng
She comes from Beijing.
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- 自 self (indicating self-propulsion)
- 行 move, travel (indicates movement function)
- 车 vehicle (indicates a wheeled transport)
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我每天骑自行车上班。
wǒ měi tiān qí zì xíng chē shàng bān
I ride a bicycle to work every day.
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- 大 great, vast (emphasizes the grandeur and scope of nature)
- 自 self, natural (indicates the inherent, spontaneous quality)
- 然 thus, so (reinforces the natural state of being)
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我们应该保护大自然。
wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dà zì rán
We should protect nature.
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晚上我要去图书馆自习。
wǎn shang wǒ yào qù tú shū guǎn zì xí
Tonight I'm going to the library to self-study.
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她说话时充满自信。
tā shuō huà shí chōng mǎn zì xìn
She speaks with confidence.
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我正在自学西班牙语。
wǒ zhèng zài zì xué xī bān yá yǔ
I am teaching myself Spanish.
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他喜欢接近自然。
tā xǐ huan jiē jìn zì rán
He likes to get close to nature.
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经理亲自去机场接客户。
jīng lǐ qīn zì qù jī chǎng jiē kè hù
The manager personally went to the airport to pick up the client.
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这首诗出自唐代诗人李白。
zhè shǒu shī chū zì táng dài shī rén lǐ bái
This poem originates from the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai.
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- 各 each, every - provides the distributive meaning
- 自 self, oneself - adds the reflexive, individual aspect
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我们各自回家吧。
wǒ men gè zì huí jiā ba
Let's each go home.
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我喜欢独自旅行。
wǒ xǐ huan dú zì lǚ xíng
I like traveling alone.
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自从搬到这里，我就爱上了这座城市。
zì cóng bān dào zhè lǐ wǒ jiù ài shàng le zhè zuò chéng shì
Since moving here, I've fallen in love with this city.
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门会自动打开。
mén huì zì dòng dǎ kāi
The door will open automatically.
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他过着自由的生活。
tā guò zhe zì yóu de shēng huó
He lives a free life.
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学生们应该自觉遵守纪律。
xuéshēngmen yīnggāi zì jué zūnshǒu jìlǜ
Students should consciously follow the rules.
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我们要不断提高自身的能力。
wǒ men yào bú duàn tí gāo zì shēn de néng lì
We must continuously improve our own abilities.
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我们去吃自助火锅吧。
wǒ men qù chī zì zhù huǒ guō ba
Let's go eat at a self-service hot pot restaurant.
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他非常自律，每天早上六点起床锻炼。
tā fēi cháng zì lǜ měi tiān zǎo shang liù diǎn qǐ chuáng duàn liàn
He is very self-disciplined, waking up at 6 AM every day to exercise.
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他自愿参加这个项目。
tā zì yuàn cān jiā zhè ge xiàng mù
He volunteered to participate in this project.
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自我反省很重要。
zì wǒ fǎn xǐng hěn zhòng yào
Self-reflection is very important.
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自杀不是解决问题的办法。
zì shā bù shì jiě jué wèn tí de bàn fǎ
Suicide is not a solution to problems.
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- 自 self, oneself (reflexive)
- 言 speak, words, verbal expression
- 自 self, oneself (repeated for emphasis)
- 语 language, speech, spoken words
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他经常自言自语，让人觉得很奇怪。
tā jīng cháng zì yán zì yǔ ràng rén jué de hěn qí guài
He often talks to himself, which makes people feel it's strange.
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- 自 self; indicates the personal/reflexive nature of the pride
- 豪 grand, heroic; conveys the quality and magnitude of pride
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我为我的祖国感到自豪。
wǒ wèi wǒ de zǔ guó gǎn dào zì háo
I am proud of my country.
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听到这首歌，她不由自主地哭了起来。
tīng dào zhè shǒu gē tā bù yóu zì zhǔ de kū le qǐ lái
Hearing this song, she involuntarily started crying.
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老人坐在公园里看书，显得怡然自得。
lǎo rén zuò zài gōng yuán lǐ kàn shū xiǎn de yí rán zì dé
The old man sits reading in the park, appearing content and at ease.
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看到这美丽的景色，她情不自禁地笑了。
kàn dào zhè měi lì de jǐng sè tā qíng bù zì jīn de xiào le
Seeing this beautiful scenery, she couldn't help but smile.
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请不要擅自使用我的电脑。
qǐng bù yào shàn zì shǐ yòng wǒ de diàn nǎo
Please don't use my computer without authorization.
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你不能私自使用别人的东西。
nǐ bù néng sī zì shǐ yòng bié rén de dōng xi
You cannot use other people's things without authorization.
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学生应该培养自主学习的能力。
xué shēng yīng gāi péi yǎng zì zhǔ xué xí de néng lì
Students should cultivate the ability to study independently.
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他总是自以为是，从不听别人的意见。
tā zǒng shì zì yǐ wéi shì cóng bù tīng bié rén de yì jiàn
He is always self-righteous and never listens to others' opinions.
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农民们通过自力更生摆脱了贫困。
nóng mín men tōng guò zì lì gēng shēng bǎi tuō le pín kùn
The farmers escaped poverty through self-reliance.
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不要自卑，每个人都有自己的优点。
bú yào zì bēi měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de yōu diǎn
Don't feel inferior, everyone has their own strengths.
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他只是为了自卫才动手的。
tā zhǐ shì wèi le zì wèi cái dòng shǒu de
He only fought back in self-defense.
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学生们自发组织了一个读书会。
xué shēng men zì fā zǔ zhī le yí gè dú shū huì
The students spontaneously organized a reading group.
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退休后，他过得很自在。
tuì xiū hòu tā guò de hěn zì zài
After retirement, he lives very comfortably.
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他说英语很自如。
tā shuō yīng yǔ hěn zì rú
He speaks English with ease.
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- 自 from, since (marks the starting point)
- 始 beginning, start (indicates the commencement)
- 至 to, until (indicates movement toward an endpoint)
- 终 end, finish (indicates the conclusion)
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他自始至终都没有放弃。
tā zì shǐ zhì zhōng dōu méi yǒu fàng qì
He never gave up from beginning to end.
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他很自尊，不愿意接受别人的帮助。
tā hěn zì zūn bù yuàn yì jiē shòu bié rén de bāng zhù
He has strong self-respect and is unwilling to accept help from others.
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面对困难，他自强不息，终于成功了。
miàn duì kùn nán tā zì qiáng bù xī zhōng yú chéng gōng le
Facing difficulties, he strove unremittingly and finally succeeded.
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新疆维吾尔自治区是中国最大的省级行政区。
Xīnjiāng Wéiwú'ěr Zìzhìqū shì Zhōngguó zuì dà de shěngjí xíngzhèngqū
The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is China's largest provincial-level administrative region.
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他取得了一点成绩就自满了。
tā qǔ dé le yì diǎn chéng jì jiù zì mǎn le
He became complacent after achieving a little success.
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- 自 self, natural (forms 'natural' with 然)
- 然 so, thus (completes 'natural' with 自)
- 界 world, realm, sphere
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自然界中有很多神奇的现象。
zì rán jiè zhōng yǒu hěn duō shén qí de xiàn xiàng
There are many miraculous phenomena in the natural world.
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- 自 self; from within
- 然 so; in that way (first occurrence)
- 而 and; connecting particle
- 然 so; in that way (reinforcing repetition)
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时间长了，两个人自然而然就成了好朋友。
shí jiān cháng le liǎng gè rén zì rán ér rán jiù chéng le hǎo péng you
Over time, the two naturally became good friends.
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孩子已经三岁了，可以自理生活了。
hái zi yǐ jīng sān suì le kě yǐ zì lǐ shēng huó le
The child is already three years old and can take care of themselves.
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- 自 self, oneself
- 相 mutually, reciprocally
- 矛 spear (representing attack/offense)
- 盾 shield (representing defense)
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你的前后说法自相矛盾，应该解释清楚。
nǐ de qián hòu shuō fǎ zì xiāng máo dùn yīng gāi jiě shì qīng chu
Your statements before and after contradict each other, you should explain clearly.
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他太自私了，从不考虑别人的感受。
tā tài zì sī le cóng bù kǎo lǜ bié rén de gǎn shòu
He is too selfish, never considering others' feelings.
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- 自 self; oneself (indicates reflexive action)
- 称 to call; to claim (the action of naming or declaring)
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他自称是专家，但实际上并不专业。
tā zì chēng shì zhuān jiā dàn shí jì shàng bìng bù zhuān yè
He claims to be an expert, but actually isn't professional.
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孩子长大了应该学会自立。
hái zi zhǎng dà le yīng gāi xué huì zì lì
When children grow up, they should learn to be self-reliant.
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你可以自行决定。
nǐ kě yǐ zì xíng jué dìng
You can decide by yourself.
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投资有风险，盈亏自负。
tóu zī yǒu fēng xiǎn yíng kuī zì fù
Investment carries risks; profits and losses are your own responsibility.
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不要过度自责，这不是你的错。
bù yào guò dù zì zé zhè bú shì nǐ de cuò
Don't blame yourself too much, it's not your fault.
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她自费参加了这个培训课程。
tā zì fèi cān jiā le zhè ge péi xùn kè chéng
She attended this training course at her own expense.
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律师建议他尽快自首。
lǜ shī jiàn yì tā jǐn kuài zì shǒu
The lawyer advised him to turn himself in as soon as possible.
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- 顺 follow, go along with
- 其 it, its (referring to the situation)
- 自 self, naturally (part of 自然)
- 然 so, thus (completes 自然 meaning 'nature')
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他决定顺其自然，不再强求。
tā jué dìng shùn qí zì rán bù zài qiáng qiú
He decided to let nature take its course and stop forcing things.
来 lái — come, arrive
Words with this character (50)
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他从楼下上来了。
tā cóng lóu xià shàng lái le
He came up from downstairs.
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他从楼上下来了。
tā cóng lóu shàng xià lái le
He came down from upstairs.
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他从房间里出来了。
tā cóng fáng jiān lǐ chū lái le
He came out of the room.
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我妈妈刚回来。
wǒ mā ma gāng huí lái
My mom just came back.
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早上我七点起来。
zǎo shang wǒ qī diǎn qǐ lái
I get up at seven o'clock in the morning.
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- 过 pass, cross over (indicates movement across a distance)
- 来 come (indicates directional movement toward the speaker)
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你过来一下。
nǐ guò lái yī xià
Come over here for a moment.
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请进来坐。
qǐng jìn lái zuò
Please come in and sit down.
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他当时不明白，后来才懂了。
tā dāng shí bù míng bai hòu lái cái dǒng le
He didn't understand at the time, but later he got it.
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她来自北京。
tā lái zì Běi jīng
She comes from Beijing.
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- 看 to look, to see; contributes the sense of observation or perception
- 来 to come; functions as a directional complement forming an expression for making inferences
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看来明天会下雨。
kàn lái míng tiān huì xià yǔ
It seems it will rain tomorrow.
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他从来不迟到。
tā cóng lái bù chí dào
He is never late.
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春天到来了。
chūn tiān dào lái le
Spring has arrived.
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原来你是老师。
yuán lái nǐ shì lǎo shī
So you're a teacher.
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我将来想当医生。
wǒ jiāng lái xiǎng dāng yī shēng
I want to be a doctor in the future.
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我本来想去，但是太忙了。
wǒ běn lái xiǎng qù dàn shì tài máng le
I originally wanted to go, but I was too busy.
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我来不及吃早饭就走了。
wǒ lái bù jí chī zǎo fàn jiù zǒu le
I didn't have time to eat breakfast and left.
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- 来 to come/approach (indicates temporal arrival)
- 得 structural particle (links verb with result complement)
- 及 to reach/attain (indicates successfully reaching in time)
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现在出发还来得及。
xiàn zài chū fā hái lái de jí
If we leave now, we'll still be in time.
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这个工具用来切水果。
zhè ge gōng jù yòng lái qiē shuǐ guǒ
This tool is used to cut fruit.
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- 以 from, since (marking the starting point in time)
- 来 coming up to now (indicates direction toward present)
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改革开放以来，中国发生了巨大的变化。
gǎi gé kāi fàng yǐ lái zhōng guó fā shēng le jù dà de biàn huà
Since the reform and opening up, China has undergone tremendous changes.
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欢迎大家前来参加我们的活动。
huān yíng dà jiā qián lái cān jiā wǒ men de huó dòng
Welcome everyone to come participate in our event.
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未来科技会改变我们的生活。
wèi lái kē jì huì gǎi biàn wǒ men de shēng huó
Future technology will change our lives.
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这些数据的来源很可靠。
zhè xiē shù jù de lái yuán hěn kě kào
The source of these data is very reliable.
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- 近 near, recent (indicates closeness in time)
- 年 year (the unit of time being referenced)
- 来 come, since (indicates a period continuing up to now)
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近年来，环境保护越来越受到重视。
jìn nián lái huán jìng bǎo hù yuè lái yuè shòu dào zhòng shì
In recent years, environmental protection has received more and more attention.
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这是一种外来物种。
zhè shì yī zhǒng wài lái wù zhǒng
This is a foreign species.
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我们两家人常常往来。
wǒ men liǎng jiā rén cháng cháng wǎng lái
Our two families often visit each other.
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冬天来临，天气变冷了。
dōng tiān lái lín tiān qì biàn lěng le
Winter has arrived, and the weather has become cold.
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我们两家经常来往。
wǒ men liǎng jiā jīng cháng lái wǎng
Our two families frequently interact.
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这个节日的由来很有趣。
zhè ge jié rì de yóu lái hěn yǒu qù
The origin of this festival is very interesting.
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他近来工作很忙。
tā jìn lái gōng zuò hěn máng
He's been very busy with work lately.
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- 划 to calculate, to reckon (profitability)
- 不 not (negation)
- 来 feasible, workable (directional complement indicating result)
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坐出租车去太划不来了，我们坐地铁吧。
zuò chū zū chē qù tài huá bù lái le wǒ men zuò dì tiě ba
Taking a taxi is not worth it, let's take the subway.
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- 划 to calculate, to reckon
- 得 resultative particle indicating possibility or achievement
- 来 directional complement completing the resultative phrase
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这个价格很划得来。
zhè ge jià gé hěn huá de lái
This price is very worthwhile.
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到头来，他还是选择了回家。
dào tóu lái tā hái shì xuǎn zé le huí jiā
In the end, he still chose to go home.
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我们公司历来重视产品质量。
wǒ men gōng sī lì lái zhòng shì chǎn pǐn zhì liàng
Our company has always valued product quality.
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- 向 toward (indicates direction from the past)
- 来 come/since (indicates coming from the past to present)
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他向来不喜欢说话。
tā xiàng lái bù xǐ huan shuō huà
He has always disliked talking.
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多年来，这个城市发生了很大的变化。
duō nián lái zhè ge chéng shì fā shēng le hěn dà de biàn huà
Over the years, this city has undergone great changes.
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他从国外归来。
tā cóng guó wài guī lái
He returned from abroad.
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打开门，海风扑面而来。
dǎ kāi mén hǎi fēng pū miàn ér lái
Opening the door, the sea breeze blew in my face.
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- 来 to come; represents the arrival or obtaining of something
- 之 classical possessive particle; connects the components
- 不 not; negates the following character
- 易 easy; refers to ease or simplicity
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这个机会来之不易，你一定要把握住。
zhè ge jī huì lái zhī bù yì nǐ yí dìng yào bǎ wò zhù
This opportunity is hard-won, you must seize it.
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这幅画的来历不明。
zhè fú huà de lái lì bù míng
The origin of this painting is unknown.
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从北京到上海的来回票多少钱？
cóng Běi jīng dào Shàng hǎi de lái huí piào duō shao qián
How much is a round-trip ticket from Beijing to Shanghai?
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欢迎各位来宾参加我们的活动。
huān yíng gè wèi lái bīn cān jiā wǒ men de huó dòng
Welcome all guests to our event.
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我们来年再见吧。
wǒ men lái nián zài jiàn ba
Let's meet again next year.
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我刚才收到一个来电。
wǒ gāng cái shōu dào yí gè lái diàn
I just received an incoming call.
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明天会有重要客人来访。
míng tiān huì yǒu zhòng yào kè rén lái fǎng
Important guests will visit tomorrow.
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- 来 coming; the origin or source
- 龙 dragon; dragon veins (feng shui concept)
- 去 going; the result or outcome
- 脉 veins; the connecting thread or continuity
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他详细地解释了事情的来龙去脉。
tā xiáng xì de jiě shì le shì qing de lái lóng qù mài
He explained the ins and outs of the matter in detail.
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- 礼 Courtesy, propriety, gift
- 尚 Esteem, value, uphold
- 往 Go,往来 means going and coming (reciprocal exchange)
- 来 Come, 往来 means going and coming (reciprocal exchange)
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在中国文化中，礼尚往来是一种重要的社交礼仪。
zài zhōng guó wén huà zhōng lǐ shàng wǎng lái shì yī zhǒng zhòng yào de shè jiāo lǐ yí
In Chinese culture, courtesy demands reciprocity is an important social etiquette.
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这场暴风雨突如其来，让大家措手不及。
zhè chǎng bào fēng yǔ tū rú qí lái ràng dà jiā cuò shǒu bù jí
This storm came suddenly and unexpectedly, catching everyone off guard.
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- 翻 turn over, flip
- 来 indicates movement in one direction
- 覆 overturn, turn back
- 去 indicates movement in the opposite direction
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他昨晚翻来覆去睡不着觉。
tā zuó wǎn fān lái fù qù shuì bu zháo jiào
He tossed and turned all night, unable to fall asleep.
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- 苦 bitterness, suffering, hardship
- 尽 exhaust, finish, come to an end
- 甘 sweetness, pleasant times
- 来 come, arrive
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经过多年的努力，他终于苦尽甘来，实现了自己的梦想。
jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì tā zhōng yú kǔ jìn gān lái shí xiàn le zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng
After years of hard work, he finally saw his fortunes turn and realized his dreams.
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- 长 long (duration)
- 期 period, term
- 以 by, with (grammatical connector)
- 来 come, since (indicates time up to now)
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长期以来，他一直在研究这个问题。
cháng qī yǐ lái tā yì zhí zài yán jiū zhè ge wèn tí
For a long time, he has been researching this problem.
水 shuǐ — water
Words with this character (49)
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我喜欢吃水果。
wǒ xǐ huan chī shuǐ guǒ
I like to eat fruit.
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- 水 water (representing the naturally flat surface of water)
- 平 flat, level, even (reinforcing the concept of levelness)
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他的汉语水平很高。
tā de hàn yǔ shuǐ píng hěn gāo
His Chinese level is very high.
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我想买一瓶矿泉水。
wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì píng kuàng quán shuǐ
I want to buy a bottle of mineral water.
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我想喝一瓶汽水。
wǒ xiǎng hē yī píng qì shuǐ
I want to drink a bottle of soda.
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请给我一杯开水。
qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi kāi shuǐ
Please give me a cup of boiled water.
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这种水果含有丰富的水分。
zhè zhǒng shuǐ guǒ hán yǒu fēng fù de shuǐ fèn
This kind of fruit contains abundant moisture.
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运动员的汗水湿透了衣服。
yùn dòng yuán de hàn shuǐ shī tòu le yī fu
The athlete's sweat soaked through the clothes.
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母亲擦去孩子脸上的泪水。
mǔ qin cā qù hái zi liǎn shang de lèi shuǐ
The mother wiped away the tears from the child's face.
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气象台预报明天会有降水。
qì xiàng tái yù bào míng tiān huì yǒu jiàng shuǐ
The weather station forecasts precipitation tomorrow.
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我们收集雨水来浇花。
wǒ men shōu jí yǔ shuǐ lái jiāo huā
We collect rainwater to water the flowers.
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这个水库为城市提供饮用水。
zhè ge shuǐ kù wèi chéng shì tí gōng yǐn yòng shuǐ
This reservoir provides drinking water for the city.
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工人们正在搅拌水泥。
gōng rén men zhèng zài jiǎo bàn shuǐ ní
The workers are mixing cement.
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河里的水流很急。
hé lǐ de shuǐ liú hěn jí
The water flow in the river is very rapid.
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中国南方种植很多水稻。
Zhōng guó nán fāng zhòng zhí hěn duō shuǐ dào
Southern China grows a lot of rice.
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月光反射在平静的水面上。
yuè guāng fǎn shè zài píng jìng de shuǐ miàn shàng
Moonlight reflects on the calm water surface.
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城市需要处理大量污水。
chéng shì xū yào chǔ lǐ dà liàng wū shuǐ
The city needs to treat large amounts of sewage.
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洪水冲毁了许多房屋和桥梁。
hóng shuǐ chōng huǐ le xǔ duō fáng wū hé qiáo liáng
The flood destroyed many houses and bridges.
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- 热 hot, heat (indicates the heating function)
- 水 water (indicates what is being heated)
- 器 device, appliance (indicates it is a tool or machine)
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我家的热水器坏了。
wǒ jiā de rè shuǐ qì huài le
Our water heater broke.
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我需要胶水来粘贴这些照片。
wǒ xū yào jiāo shuǐ lái zhān tiē zhè xiē zhào piàn
I need glue to paste these photos.
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他的薪水很高。
tā de xīn shuǐ hěn gāo
His salary is very high.
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她是跳水运动员。
tā shì tiào shuǐ yùn dòng yuán
She is a diving athlete.
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这家餐厅的酒水价格很贵。
zhè jiā cān tīng de jiǔ shuǐ jià gé hěn guì
The alcoholic beverages at this restaurant are very expensive.
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我们需要保证饮用水的安全。
wǒ men xū yào bǎo zhèng yǐn yòng shuǐ de ān quán
We need to ensure the safety of drinking water.
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她喜欢用法国香水。
tā xǐ huan yòng fǎ guó xiāng shuǐ
She likes to use French perfume.
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看到美食就流口水。
kàn dào měi shí jiù liú kǒu shuǐ
One's mouth waters when seeing delicious food.
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我们需要保护地下水不受污染。
wǒ men xū yào bǎo hù dì xià shuǐ bù shòu wū rǎn
We need to protect groundwater from pollution.
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我需要买一瓶墨水。
wǒ xū yào mǎi yì píng mò shuǐ
I need to buy a bottle of ink.
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教练不会对任何队员放水。
jiào liàn bù huì duì rèn hé duì yuán fàng shuǐ
The coach won't go easy on any player.
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这个市场专门销售新鲜的水产。
zhè ge shì chǎng zhuān mén xiāo shòu xīn xiān de shuǐ chǎn
This market specializes in selling fresh aquatic products.
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- 水 water; contributes the concept of 'level' (from water level as a horizontal reference)
- 准 standard, accurate; contributes the sense of 'standard' or 'criterion'
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他的汉语水准很高。
tā de Hàn yǔ shuǐ zhǔn hěn gāo
His Chinese level is very high.
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政府投资建设水利工程。
zhèng fǔ tóu zī jiàn shè shuǐ lì gōng chéng
The government invests in building water conservancy projects.
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- 水 water (representing water resources and climate)
- 土 soil/land (representing soil quality and terrain)
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他刚到这里，还不太适应当地的水土。
tā gāng dào zhè lǐ hái bù tài shì yìng dāng dì de shuǐ tǔ
He just arrived here and hasn't quite adapted to the local climate yet.
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这片水域禁止游泳。
zhè piàn shuǐ yù jìn zhǐ yóu yǒng
Swimming is prohibited in these waters.
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这个水晶花瓶非常漂亮。
zhè ge shuǐ jīng huā píng fēi cháng piào liang
This crystal vase is very beautiful.
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早晨的空气中充满了水汽。
zǎo chén de kōng qì zhōng chōng mǎn le shuǐ qì
The morning air is filled with water vapor.
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- 水 water; represents the base condition or underlying factor
- 涨 to rise, to increase; indicates the upward movement or growth
- 船 boat; represents the dependent or affected element
- 高 high, tall; indicates the resulting elevated position or increase
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房价上涨，租金也水涨船高。
fáng jià shàng zhǎng zū jīn yě shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo
When housing prices rise, rent also increases accordingly.
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这个村庄的水源很干净。
zhè ge cūn zhuāng de shuǐ yuán hěn gān jìng
This village's water source is very clean.
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- 水 water - the persistent force
- 滴 drip - small, repeated action
- 石 stone - the hard obstacle
- 穿 penetrate - eventual breakthrough
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只要坚持不懈，水滴石穿，你一定能成功。
zhǐ yào jiān chí bù xiè shuǐ dī shí chuān nǐ yí dìng néng chéng gōng
As long as you persevere, constant dripping wears away stone, you will definitely succeed.
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- 水 water (that recedes)
- 落 fall, recede, drop
- 石 stone, rock (that was hidden)
- 出 come out, appear, emerge
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经过调查，案件的真相终于水落石出了。
jīng guò diào chá àn jiàn de zhēn xiàng zhōng yú shuǐ luò shí chū le
After the investigation, the truth of the case finally came to light.
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他打开水龙头洗手。
tā dǎ kāi shuǐ lóng tóu xǐ shǒu
He turned on the faucet to wash his hands.
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她的想法很好，你不要泼冷水。
tā de xiǎng fǎ hěn hǎo nǐ bù yào pō lěng shuǐ
Her idea is good, don't pour cold water on it.
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小溪里的流水清澈见底。
xiǎo xī lǐ de liú shuǐ qīng chè jiàn dǐ
The flowing water in the stream is crystal clear down to the bottom.
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淡水比海水更适合饮用。
dàn shuǐ bǐ hǎi shuǐ gèng shì hé yǐn yòng
Freshwater is more suitable for drinking than seawater.
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他在游泳时差点溺水。
tā zài yóu yǒng shí chà diǎn nì shuǐ
He almost drowned while swimming.
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他喜欢在海里潜水。
tā xǐ huan zài hǎi lǐ qián shuǐ
He likes to dive in the sea.
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- 潮 tide; refers to the regular rise and fall of ocean waters
- 水 water; refers to the ocean water that rises and falls with the tide
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潮水退去后，海滩上露出了许多贝壳。
cháo shuǐ tuì qù hòu hǎi tān shàng lù chū le xǔ duō bèi ké
After the tide receded, many shells appeared on the beach.
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这件毛衣洗了之后缩水了。
zhè jiàn máo yī xǐ le zhī hòu suō shuǐ le
This sweater shrank after washing.
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- 萍 duckweed (floating plant, symbolizes transience)
- 水 water (the vast world where chance meetings occur)
- 相 mutually, each other (indicates reciprocal meeting)
- 逢 to meet, to encounter
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虽然我们萍水相逢，但我会记住这次相遇。
suī rán wǒ men píng shuǐ xiāng féng dàn wǒ huì jì zhù zhè cì xiāng yù
Although we met by chance, I will remember this encounter.
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- 风 wind, representing flowing energy and environmental forces
- 水 water, representing flow, vital essence, and life force
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这个房子的风水很好。
zhè ge fáng zi de fēng shuǐ hěn hǎo
The feng shui of this house is very good.
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自 is a component in 6 characters
自 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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来 is a component in 1 characters
consists of
未 is a component in 6 characters
丷 is a component in 24 characters
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水 is a component in 7 characters
水 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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