shuǐ kù
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这个水库很大，可以蓄水很多。
Zhège shuǐkù hěn dà, kěyǐ xùshuǐ hěn duō.
This reservoir is very large and can store a lot of water.
水库的水很清澈，可以直接饮用。
Shuǐkù de shuǐ hěn qīngchè, kěyǐ zhíjiē yǐnyòng.
The water in the reservoir is very clear and can be drunk directly.
水库周围有很多树木，环境非常优美。
Shuǐkù zhōuwéi yǒu hěn duō shùmù, huánjìng fēicháng yōuměi.
There are many trees around the reservoir, and the environment is very beautiful.
水塘 (shuǐtáng)
pond
湖泊 (húbò)
lake
河流 (héliú)
river
湖泊 (húpò)
lake
The Chinese word 水库 (shuǐkù) for "reservoir" is composed of two characters: 水 (shuǐ), meaning "water", and 库 (kù), meaning "storehouse" or "warehouse". Together, they form the compound word 水库, which literally means "water storehouse" or "water reservoir". This term accurately describes the function of a reservoir, which is to store and regulate water for various purposes, such as irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. The etymology of 水库 provides insights into the ancient Chinese understanding of water management and the importance of storing water for practical use.
