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水池 (shuǐchí) - use 水槽 (sink) for smaller, domestic contexts, while 水池 (pool) refers to larger, often outdoor water bodies.
Be careful not to confuse 水槽 with 洗手盆 (xǐshǒubēn), which specifically means 'washbasin' or 'lavatory sink.' 水槽 is more common in kitchen contexts. Remember that it is generally used in informal settings.
While 水槽 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be associated with basic words related to water (水) and washing (洗). Students should focus on understanding the compound structure and the context of usage in domestic vocabulary.
Learners often mispronounce 水槽 as shui4 cao2, using the wrong tone for 水. Always remember to use the third tone for 水 (shui3).
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How to say sink in Chinese
“sink” in Chinese is水槽
水槽 (shuǐcáo) refers to a sink, particularly in kitchens or bathrooms where water is collected and drained. It is commonly used in domestic settings for washing dishes, hands, or other items, and can also refer to larger water basins in industrial contexts.
When to use 水槽
Be careful not to confuse 水槽 with 洗手盆 (xǐshǒubēn), which specifically means 'washbasin' or 'lavatory sink.' 水槽 is more common in kitchen contexts. Remember that it is generally used in informal settings.
水槽 or something close to it
水池 (shuǐchí) - use 水槽 (sink) for smaller, domestic contexts, while 水池 (pool) refers to larger, often outdoor water bodies.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 水槽 as shui4 cao2, using the wrong tone for 水. Always remember to use the third tone for 水 (shui3).
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水槽 is primarily used for washing dishes and food preparation, while 洗手盆 is specifically for handwashing in bathrooms.
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