seoi2 lei6水利
Jyutpingseoi2 lei6
Yaleséui leih
Definition
Water conservancy; the benefits derived from using and controlling water resources.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the management and engineering of water resources for agricultural or flood control purposes. It is a formal term often found in news reports or government policy discussions rather than casual daily conversation. When discussing everyday water supply or plumbing issues, people prefer using terms like 水務 or 水喉.
Examples
The government attaches great importance to water conservancy projects.
The water conservancy facilities here used to be very poor.
Related words
Common phrases
to build water conservancy projects
water conservancy facilities
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Grammar guides
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