Definition
给水 (often read jǐ shuǐ, not gěi) is a technical noun meaning 'water supply' or 'feed water' in mechanical engineering contexts. It typically refers to the system that provides water to boilers or treatment plants. The character 给 here takes its 'supply' reading (jǐ), not the common 'give' reading (gěi).
n.
water supplyfeed water (machinery)
Examples
- 给水。Zhège gōngchǎng de gěi xìtǒng xūyào shēngjí.The water supply system of this factory needs an upgrade.
- 给水。gěi shèbèi de wéihù fēicháng zhòngyào.The maintenance of feed water equipment is very important.
- 给水。Tāmen zhèngzài yánjiū xīnxíng de gěi jìshù.They are researching new types of water supply technology.
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