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March 24, 2026
凉水(涼水)liángshuǐ(liang2shui3)
凉水 (liáng shuǐ) refers to cool or unboiled water, often used to describe water that has not been heated. This term is commonly used in daily life, particularly when ordering drinks or discussing preparation methods for cooking, as many people prefer using凉水 for making certain beverages or dishes.
Frequency#30123DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, drinking 凉水 is often preferred in the summer, as it helps to cool the body down, especially in hot climates. It is also common for people to drink unboiled water at home, as it is believed to be safe and refreshing.
Memory Tip
Imagine a refreshing drink on a hot day, where '凉' (liáng) looks like a person cooling off with a fan, and '水' (shuǐ) resembles flowing water. Together, they evoke the image of cool water that soothes your thirst.
Meanings of 凉水
liángshuǐ(liang2shui3)
1cool water
2unboiled water
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About 凉水
凉水Simplified
涼水Traditional
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HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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凉开水 (liáng kāi shuǐ) refers specifically to boiled and cooled water, while 凉水 (liáng shuǐ) indicates cool, unboiled water; use 凉水 when discussing water that hasn't been heated.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a refreshing drink on a hot day, where '凉' (liáng) looks like a person cooling off with a fan, and '水' (shuǐ) resembles flowing water. Together, they evoke the image of cool water that soothes your thirst.
Usage Notes
Be aware that using 凉水 in a formal setting may feel too casual; opt for boiled water (开水) in formal situations. A common mistake is confusing 凉水 with 热水 (hot water), so ensure you're clear about which you mean when ordering.
HSK Study Tips
While 凉水 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it connects to basic water-related terms like 水 (water) and can be useful for learners at HSK 1-2. Focus on pronunciation and context to distinguish it from other water-related terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, drinking 凉水 is often preferred in the summer, as it helps to cool the body down, especially in hot climates. It is also common for people to drink unboiled water at home, as it is believed to be safe and refreshing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 凉水 with 热水 (hot water) and may inadvertently order hot water instead. For example, saying '我想要热水' (wǒ xiǎng yào rè shuǐ) instead of '我想要凉水' (wǒ xiǎng yào liáng shuǐ).
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Cultural Notes for 凉水
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In Chinese culture, drinking 凉水 is often preferred in the summer, as it helps to cool the body down, especially in hot climates. It is also common for people to drink unboiled water at home, as it is believed to be safe and refreshing.
Frequently Asked Questions about 凉水
Yes, in many parts of China, 凉水 is considered safe for drinking, especially if sourced from clean tap water.
You can simply say, '请给我凉水' (qǐng gěi wǒ liáng shuǐ) to ask for cool water.
Yes, 凉水 is often used in cooking for preparing certain dishes that don't require boiling water.
