喝水

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Drink Water" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 喝水
Pinyin: hē shuǐ
Pronunciation: huh1 shway3
English Translation: Drink water

Usage:

"喝水 (hē shuǐ)" is the most common way to say "drink water" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 我要喝水。
Pinyin: Wǒ yào hē shuǐ.
English: I want to drink water.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "喝水 (hē shuǐ)" that you may hear:

• 喝点水 (hē diǎn shuǐ): Literally means "drink a little water." It is a more polite way to offer someone water.
• 喝口水 (hē kǒu shuǐ): Literally means "drink a mouthful of water." It is a more casual way to say "drink water."

Tips for Learning:

• Practice saying "喝水 (hē shuǐ)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
• Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "drink water" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
• Use "喝水 (hē shuǐ)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

• "喝水 (hē shuǐ)" is typically used when you are thirsty or need to hydrate.
• You can also use "喝水 (hē shuǐ)" to refer to drinking other beverages, such as tea or juice.
• If you are at a restaurant, you can ask for water by saying "我要喝水 (wǒ yào hē shuǐ)."