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活水

Mandarin · pinyin huó shuǐ

naturally flowing water (as opposed to stagnant water)

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活: huó · live, exist, survive; lively
水: shuǐ · water, liquid, lotion, juice

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2–3 · huo2 shui3

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noun

flowing water; running water (as opposed to stagnant water)

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