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    Expressing "water source" with 水源 (shuǐyuán)

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    Explanation

    水源 (shuǐyuán) means "water source," referring to a place where water originates or can be found, such as a spring, river, or well. It is used when discussing the origin or availability of water.

    Examples

    • 这个村子的水源来自山上的泉水。

      Zhège cūnzi de shuǐyuán láizì shānshàng de quánshuǐ.

      The water source of this village comes from spring water in the mountains.

    • 沙漠里找到水源是最重要的事。

      Shāmò lǐ zhǎodào shuǐyuán shì zuì zhòngyào de shì.

      Finding a water source in the desert is the most important thing.

    • 我们必须保护好城市的水源。

      Wǒmen bìxū bǎohù hǎo chéngshì de shuǐyuán.

      We must protect the city's water sources.

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