水 (Shuǐ)

Etymology

Depicts the flow of water in a river.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“水，準也。北方之行。象眾水並流，中有微陽之气也。”

Example sentences

1. 喝水。 — Drink water.
2. 没有水。 — There is no water.
3. 烧一点水。 — Boil some water.
4. 水是冰的。 — The water is frozen.
5. 我不喝水。 — I don't drink water.

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