pan3 cyun4噴泉喷泉
Jyutpingpan3 cyun4
Yalepan chyùhn
Definition
Geyser; a natural geological opening where groundwater and minerals erupt.
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How it's used
Refers to both man-made water features in parks and natural geological phenomena. When describing the man-made variety, it is often interchangeable with 噴水池, though 噴泉 sounds slightly more formal or grand. In a natural context, it specifically describes the pressurized release of water from the earth.
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Have you ever seen a natural geyser before?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 噴水池 when specifically referring to a small, static garden pond with a water feature, as 噴泉 implies a more active or powerful spray of water.
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