How to Say ‘Drink plenty of hot water.’ in Simplified Chinese
多喝热水。
duō hē rè shuǐ
[dwaw hē rèshuǐ]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the classic Chinese advice for almost any illness, from doctors, friends, and family alike. Hot water is believed to be better for digestion than cold. It's so common that it's become a running joke online as the default thing to say to anyone sick.
Phrase Breakdown
多
duō
[dwaw]
more
Means “more” or “a bit more,” often used when asking for additional information.
我想多了解一下你们的培训机会。
I’d like to learn more about your training opportunities.
喝
hē
[hē]
to drink
Verb for consuming liquids like water, tea or coffee.
我喝咖啡。
I drink coffee.
热水
rè shuǐ
[rèshuǐ]
hot water
Boiled or warm water, commonly drunk with meals in China.
我想喝一杯热水。
I'd like to drink a cup of hot water.
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