自来水 zìláishuǐ running water
running water; tap water
How to remember 自来水: 自 self + 来 come + 水 water = running water.
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How it is used
- Tap water / running water from the mains - 自来水能喝吗 (zìláishuǐ néng hē ma) is the tap water drinkable?
- Literally 'water that comes by itself', i.e. piped supply, as opposed to well or bottled water.