喷泉

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Meaning and Usage

"喷泉" (pēnquán) refers to a fountain, a structure that sprays water into the air, often found in parks, plazas, or gardens. It is primarily a noun describing a decorative water feature.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "喷泉" used when talking about public spaces or tourist attractions. It can describe both natural springs and man-made fountains, but in modern usage, it usually means the latter.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 喷泉 (pēnquán shuǐzhù): fountain water jet, emphasizing the water shooting upwards
  • 喷泉广场 (pēnquán guǎngchǎng): fountain square, a public area featuring fountains
  • 喷泉装置 (pēnquán zhuāngzhì): fountain installation, referring to the mechanical system

Usage Tips

When using "喷泉," speakers often imply a pleasant, aesthetic environment. It is a neutral term suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing it with "" (quánshuǐ), which refers more to natural spring water rather than a constructed fountain.

Example Sentences

There is a beautiful fountain in the center of the park, and children like

The fountain's water jets shoot high into the air, forming a beautiful water

Fountains are not only decorative but also help regulate the humidity of the