Writing
自来水 (zì lái shuǐ) — how to say "tap water" in Chinese
自来水
Tap water
noun
Character composition
自
self
来
to come
水
water
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
喝自来水
hē zì lái shuǐ
to drink tap water
Examples
这个城市的自来水很干净。
The tap water in this city is very clean.
我喝自来水。
I drink tap water.
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Frequently asked questions
Tap water in Chinese translation
"tap water" in Chinese is 自来水 (zì lái shuǐ).
What does 自来水 mean in English?
自来水 (zì lái shuǐ) means "Tap water".
How is 自来水 pronounced?
It is pronounced zì lái shuǐ (written as zi lai shui, zilaishui). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "tap water" in Chinese characters?
It is written 自来水: 自 has 6 strokes, 来 has 7 strokes, 水 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 自来水?
自来水 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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