How to Say ‘Plain water’ in Simplified Chinese
白水
bái shuǐ
[bye shway]
💬 Usage Tip: [白水] doesn't mean "white water" in the literal English sense; it means plain water, with nothing added. You'll hear it in everyday health talk to contrast with sweet drinks.
Phrase Breakdown
白水
bái shuǐ
[bye shway]
plain water
Means plain drinking water, with no sugar or additives; a common healthy substitute.
白水比甜饮料更适合您。
Plain water suits you better than sweet drinks.
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