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    Referring to freshwater with 淡水 (dànshuǐ)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    淡水 + Noun

    Explanation

    淡水 (dànshuǐ) is a noun meaning "freshwater," referring to water that is not salty, such as water from rivers, lakes, or underground sources. It is the opposite of 咸水 (saltwater). It is commonly used in environmental and geographical contexts.

    Examples

    • 地球上大部分的淡水都储存在冰川里。

      dìqiú shàng dà bùfen de dànshuǐ dōu chǔcún zài bīngchuān lǐ.

      Most of the fresh water on Earth is stored in glaciers.

    • 这条河是附近居民的主要淡水来源。

      zhè tiáo hé shì fùjìn jūmín de zhǔyào dànshuǐ láiyuán.

      This river is the main freshwater source for nearby residents.

    • 淡水资源越来越宝贵，我们要节约用水。

      dànshuǐ zīyuán yuè lái yuè bǎoguì, wǒmen yào jiéyuē yòng shuǐ.

      Freshwater resources are becoming increasingly precious — we should conserve water.

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