防水

fángshuǐ

adjective #12,817

Meanings

1 waterproof
2 water-resistant

Characters

to guard against; to prevent

Examples

这块手表是防水的。

Zhèkuài shǒubiǎo shì fángshuǐ de.

This watch is waterproof.

你需要一件防水的外套。

Nǐ xūyào yī jiàn fángshuǐ de wàitào.

You need a waterproof jacket.

Tips

memory

防 (to prevent/guard against) + 水 (water) = guarding against water, i.e. waterproof.

Stroke Order

防 fáng

水 shuǐ