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Definition
Reservoir; a large artificial structure built to store water for drinking, irrigation, flood control, or power.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large scale man made structures designed to hold water for public consumption or industrial use. While it shares the same characters as Mandarin, in Hong Kong it is most frequently associated with the major reservoirs like 万宜水库 or 大榄涌水塘. Note that locals often use the term 水塘 interchangeably when referring to these large water storage sites.
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The water storage capacity of this reservoir is very large.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple water tank or container found on a rooftop, which is usually called a 水箱.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
