水面

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Meaning and Usage

"水面" literally means "water surface" and refers to the visible upper layer of a body of water such as a lake, river, or sea. It is commonly used in both literal and descriptive contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "水面" used to describe the calmness or movement of water, reflections seen on the water, or actions occurring at or near the water's surface, such as diving or floating objects.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 水面平静 (shuǐmiàn píngjìng): calm water surface, used to describe peaceful water.
  • 水面漂浮 (shuǐmiàn piāofú): floating on the water surface, often used for leaves, debris, or boats.
  • 水面潜入 (cóng shuǐmiàn qiánrù): dive from the water surface, common in diving or swimming contexts.

Usage Notes

"水面" is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often paired with descriptive adjectives or verbs to convey the state or action related to the water's surface. Avoid confusing it with "" (water bottom) which refers to the bottom of a body of water.

Example Sentences

The surface of the lake is very calm, reflecting the blue sky and white

A few fallen leaves float on the water surface, gently swaying with the

The diver dives from the water surface into the water to start exploring the