wut6 seoi2活水
Jyutpingwut6 seoi2
Yalewuht séui
Definition
Flowing water or running water.
neutralnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to water that is in motion, such as a stream or a spring, rather than stagnant water. It carries a connotation of freshness and vitality, often used in contexts like feng shui or nature descriptions. Unlike the common term 自來水 for tap water, this word emphasizes the natural, continuous movement of the water source.
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gu2股gúExamples
The running water here is very clear and can be drunk directly.
Do you know where there is running water flowing through?
Related words
Common phrases
a spring of running water
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