自来水
zì lái shuǐ
Definitions
- 1. running water
- 2. tap water
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Usage notes
Collocations
Common verb collocations: 喝自来水 (drink tap water), 用自来水 (use tap water). Typically not combined with classifiers.
Common mistakes
Don't confuse with 自己来 (zìjǐ lái, 'do it oneself'). 自来水 only refers to piped/tap water.
Example Sentences
1 shown这个城市的 自来水 可以直接喝。
The tap water in this city can be drunk directly.
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