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    Expressing 'storing water' with 蓄水 (xùshuǐ)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 蓄水

    Explanation

    蓄水 (xùshuǐ) means "to store water" or "water storage," combining 蓄 (to store, to accumulate) and 水 (water). It is commonly used in contexts involving reservoirs, dams, and water management systems. For example, 重新开始蓄水 means "to begin storing water again."

    Examples

    • 水库从九月份开始蓄水，为旱季做准备。

      Shuǐkù cóng jiǔ yuèfèn kāishǐ xùshuǐ, wèi hànjì zuò zhǔnbèi.

      The reservoir began storing water in September to prepare for the dry season.

    • 这个大坝的主要功能就是蓄水防洪。

      Zhège dàbà de zhǔyào gōngnéng jiùshì xùshuǐ fánghóng.

      The main function of this dam is to store water and prevent floods.

    • 雨季结束前，我们需要尽快完成蓄水工作。

      Yǔjì jiéshù qián, wǒmen xūyào jǐnkuài wánchéng xùshuǐ gōngzuò.

      Before the rainy season ends, we need to finish the water storage work as soon as possible.