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It's common to confuse 淡水 with 海水 (hǎi shuǐ), which means seawater. In informal contexts, you might hear people refer to淡水 simply as 'fresh water' without specifying it as drinkable. Be mindful to use the correct tone when pronouncing it, as mispronunciation can change its meaning.
As an HSK 6 word, 淡水 connects with other environment-related vocabulary at this level, such as 水源 (water source) and 污水 (wastewater). Focus on understanding its usage in environmental discussions and when discussing geographical locations in Taiwan.
Learners sometimes mix up 淡水 with 淡而无味 (dàn ér wú wèi), which means bland. A common mistake is to say '我喝淡而无味' (I drink bland water) instead of '我喝淡水' (I drink fresh water).
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How to say Danshui or Tanshui town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xīn běi shì], Taiwan in Chinese
“Danshui or Tanshui town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xīn běi shì], Taiwan” in Chinese is淡水
淡水 (dàn shuǐ) refers to fresh water or potable water with low salt content, essential for drinking and agriculture. It can also specifically denote the town of Danshui in New Taipei City, Taiwan, known for its scenic waterfront and cultural significance.
When to use 淡水
It's common to confuse 淡水 with 海水 (hǎi shuǐ), which means seawater. In informal contexts, you might hear people refer to淡水 simply as 'fresh water' without specifying it as drinkable. Be mindful to use the correct tone when pronouncing it, as mispronunciation can change its meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mix up 淡水 with 淡而无味 (dàn ér wú wèi), which means bland. A common mistake is to say '我喝淡而无味' (I drink bland water) instead of '我喝淡水' (I drink fresh water).
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Grammar patterns of 淡水
淡水 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). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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虫卵进入____,孵化成毛蚴.
Eggs that reach fresh water hatch into ciliated miracidia.
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淡水 refers to fresh water, while 海水 means seawater, which is salty.
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