热水

熱水
rèshuǐ
noun HSK 6 #7,080

Meanings

  1. 1 hot water; boiled water

Characters

Hot water - a staple of Chinese daily life.

Examples

HSK 1
Zhōngguórén xǐhuān hē rèshuǐ.
Chinese people like drinking hot water.
HSK 1
Duō hē rèshuǐ duì shēntǐ hǎo.
Drinking more hot water is good for your health.
HSK 5
Cháng shíjiān yòng rèshuǐ xǐzǎo duì pífū bù tài hǎo.
Bathing in hot water for a long time is not very good for the skin.

Tips

culture
多喝热水 (drink more hot water) is the stereotypical Chinese advice for any ailment. It's become a running joke among young Chinese people, especially when boyfriends say it to their girlfriends who are feeling unwell.

Stroke Order

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