放水

fàng shuǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to turn on the water
2. to let water out
3. (sports) to throw a game

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 防水 fáng shuǐ 防水 fáng shuǐ waterproof To make waterproof; opposite of letting water out: waterproof

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 放水 (fàng shuǐ) with 防水 (fáng shuǐ), which means 'waterproof'.

Example Sentences

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他 放水 浇花。

He turned on the water to water the flowers.

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Child Words of 放水

• 放 放 fàng: to put
• 水 水 shuǐ: water