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Definition
A pool, pond, or hollow space designed to hold water or other liquids, usually man-made.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to contained bodies of water, often artificial, rather than natural bodies like lakes or rivers. While it appears in many compound nouns, it is rarely used on its own in casual speech unless the context of a swimming pool is already established. When referring to a pond in a park or garden, it is more common to use the full term 水池.
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The water in this swimming pool is very clean.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 湖, which refers to a natural lake. Using 池 for a large natural body of water sounds unnatural and implies it is man-made or very small.
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