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溪流 (xīliú, stream) - use 瀑布 when referring to a waterfall specifically, as it emphasizes the dramatic drop of water, while 溪流 denotes a flowing stream without such a feature.
Be careful not to confuse 瀑布 with related terms such as 水fall (水流), which refers more generally to flowing water rather than a waterfall specifically. This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in travel literature or natural descriptions.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 瀑布 connects to themes of nature and geography, making it useful when discussing landscapes or travel. Students should focus on practicing descriptive language around natural features, using adjectives to enhance their vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly write 瀑布 as '瀑布水' (pùbù shuǐ), thinking it means 'waterfall water,' which is incorrect. The correct form is simply 瀑布 for 'waterfall.'
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How to say waterfall in Chinese
“waterfall” in Chinese is瀑布
瀑布 (pùbù) refers to a waterfall, a natural feature where water cascades down a cliff or steep terrain. This word is commonly used in both poetic and descriptive contexts, often evoking images of beauty and power in nature.
When to use 瀑布
Be careful not to confuse 瀑布 with related terms such as 水fall (水流), which refers more generally to flowing water rather than a waterfall specifically. This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in travel literature or natural descriptions.
瀑布 or something close to it
溪流 (xīliú, stream) - use 瀑布 when referring to a waterfall specifically, as it emphasizes the dramatic drop of water, while 溪流 denotes a flowing stream without such a feature.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 瀑布 as '瀑布水' (pùbù shuǐ), thinking it means 'waterfall water,' which is incorrect. The correct form is simply 瀑布 for 'waterfall.'
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Grammar Patterns of 瀑布
瀑布 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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最近的一场雨把____搅成了泥水漩涡。
The recent rain had churned up the waterfall into a muddy whirlpool.
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It is pronounced as 'pù bù', with both syllables having a falling tone.
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