电热水壶 (diànrèshuǐhú): electric kettle

Measure Word

一个电热水壶 gè

Meanings

1 electric kettle

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

电热水壶烧水很快。

Diànrèshuǐhú shāo shuǐ hěn kuài.

The electric kettle boils water quickly.

HSK 7-9

宿舍里必备一个电热水壶。

Sùshè lǐ bìbèi yí ge diànrèshuǐhú.

An electric kettle is essential in a dorm.

Tips

usage

Everyday abbreviation: 热水壶. A fixture in Chinese households where boiled water (白开水) is the default drinking water.

Stroke Order

电 diàn

热 rè

水 shuǐ

壶 hú

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