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溪流 (xī liú) vs 河 (hé) — use 河流 for larger water bodies like rivers, while 溪流 refers to smaller streams or brooks.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 河流; both syllables are pronounced with a rising tone (he2) and a rising tone (liu2). Common collocations include '河流污染' (river pollution) and '河流生态' (river ecology). This term is used in both formal and informal contexts.
河流 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enrich your vocabulary related to nature and geography. Focus on recognizing the components of the character and how it relates to other water-related words like 水 (water) and 湖 (lake).
Learners often confuse 河流 with other water terms. For example, saying '河' when they mean 'stream' can be misleading. Remember that 河流 specifically refers to rivers.
Pronunciation of 河流
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Component Characters
How to say river in Chinese
“river” in Chinese is河流
河流 (hé liú) refers specifically to rivers or streams in general. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe bodies of flowing water, and it can connote natural beauty, geographical features, or ecological environments.
When to use 河流
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 河流; both syllables are pronounced with a rising tone (he2) and a rising tone (liu2). Common collocations include '河流污染' (river pollution) and '河流生态' (river ecology). This term is used in both formal and informal contexts.
河流 or something close to it
溪流 (xī liú) vs 河 (hé) — use 河流 for larger water bodies like rivers, while 溪流 refers to smaller streams or brooks.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 河流 with other water terms. For example, saying '河' when they mean 'stream' can be misleading. Remember that 河流 specifically refers to rivers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 河流
河流 specifically refers to rivers, while 湖 (hú) means lake and 溪 (xī) refers to streams or brooks.
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