化粪池 (huàfènchí): septic tank

Measure Word

一个化粪池 gè

Meanings

1 septic tank

Characters

化

huà

to transform / to decompose

粪

fèn

feces / manure / dung

池

chí

pool / pond / tank

Examples

HSK 3

农村很多地方还在使用化粪池。

Nóngcūn hěnduō dìfāng hái zài shǐyòng huàfènchí.

Many rural areas still use septic tanks.

HSK 7-9

化粪池需要定期清理，否则会堵塞。

Huàfènchí xūyào dìngqī qīnglǐ, fǒuzé huì dǔsè.

Septic tanks need to be cleaned regularly, otherwise they will become clogged.

Tips

memory

Break it down: 化 (to transform/decompose) + 粪 (feces/manure) + 池 (pool/tank). A chemical decomposition pool for waste - a septic tank.

Stroke Order

化 huà

粪 fèn

池 chí

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