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淡水 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
淡水dànshuǐDanshui or Tanshui town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xīn běi shì], TaiwanHSK 7, n, rank #20600, Hard
淡水dànshuǐpotable water (water with low salt content)HSK 7, n, rank #20600, Hard
淡水dànshuǐfresh waterHSK 7, n, rank #20600, Hard
淡水dànshuǐDanshui or Tanshui town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xin1 bei3 shi4], TaiwanHSK 7, unknown, rank #20600, Hard
dànshuǐ(Dan4shui3) T4
  1. 1Danshui or Tanshui town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xīn běi shì], Taiwan
  2. 2potable water (water with low salt content)
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March 24, 2026
淡水dànshuǐ(Dan4shui3)

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.

Frequency#20600DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

淡水 is not only a geographical location but also a popular tourist spot in Taiwan known for its historic sites and sunset views over the Tamsui River. It reflects Taiwan's coastal culture and the significance of water in its history and economy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a clear stream of淡水 (dàn shuǐ) flowing gently, representing fresh water. The character '淡' suggests lightness or mildness, akin to the refreshing taste of fresh water, while '水' (water) is visually reminiscent of flowing streams. Together, they evoke a serene image of a tranquil water source.

Meanings of 淡水

dànshuǐ(Dan4shui3)
1Danshui or Tanshui town in New Taipei City 新北市[Xīn běi shì], Taiwan
2potable water (water with low salt content)
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About 淡水

淡水Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#20600Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 淡水

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a clear stream of淡水 (dàn shuǐ) flowing gently, representing fresh water. The character '淡' suggests lightness or mildness, akin to the refreshing taste of fresh water, while '水' (water) is visually reminiscent of flowing streams. Together, they evoke a serene image of a tranquil water source.

Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Cultural Note

淡水 is not only a geographical location but also a popular tourist spot in Taiwan known for its historic sites and sunset views over the Tamsui River. It reflects Taiwan's coastal culture and the significance of water in its history and economy.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

淡dàninsipid
HSK 511 strokes氵
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水shuǐwater
HSK 14 strokes水
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水

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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.

Example Sentences for 淡水 (3)

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虫卵进入淡水,孵化成毛蚴.

chóng luǎn jìn rù dàn shuǐ, , fū huà chéng máo.

Eggs that reach fresh water hatch into ciliated miracidia.
2
咸水比淡水浮力大.

xián shuǐ bǐ dàn shuǐ fú lì dà.

Salt water has more buoyance than fresh water.
3
咸水层也用来贮存淡水和天然气.

xián shuǐ céng yě yòng lái zhù cún dàn shuǐ hé tiān rán qì.

Salaquifers have also been used for the storage of fresh water and natural gas.

Cultural Notes for 淡水

🏮Cultural insight

淡水 is not only a geographical location but also a popular tourist spot in Taiwan known for its historic sites and sunset views over the Tamsui River. It reflects Taiwan's coastal culture and the significance of water in its history and economy.

Frequently Asked Questions about 淡水

淡水 refers to fresh water, while 海水 means seawater, which is salty.