水能

shuǐnéng

noun #28,337

Meanings

1 hydroelectric power
2 water power
3 hydropower

Characters

energy; ability; can

Examples

HSK 5

中国是世界上水能资源最丰富的国家之一。

Zhōngguó shì shìjiè shàng shuǐnéng zīyuán zuì fēngfù de guójiā zhīyī.

China is one of the countries with the richest hydropower resources in the world.

HSK 6

利用水能发电可以减少污染。

Lìyòng shuǐnéng fādiàn kěyǐ jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn.

Using hydropower to generate electricity can reduce pollution.

Tips

usage

水能 is the energy potential in water, used for generating electricity (水力发电). It is considered a clean, renewable energy source alongside 风能 (wind power) and 太阳能 (solar power).

Stroke Order

水 shuǐ

能 néng