水面 shuǐmiàn water surface
How to remember 水面: 水 water + 面 face = water surface.
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How it is used
- The surface of the water - 水面平静 (shuǐmiàn píngjìng) the water's surface is calm, 浮出水面 (fúchū shuǐmiàn) surface/come to light.
- The literal top of a body of water; 浮出水面 is also a common metaphor for something coming to light.
- Everyday noun; contrast 水底 (shuǐdǐ, underwater/the bottom).
Example sentences
- 花瓣浮在水面上。 Huābàn fúzài shuǐmiàn shàng.The petals are floating on the water.