溪流 (xī liú) refers to a small, natural flow of water, smaller than a river. Think of it as a brook or a stream you might find in a forest or mountain area.
It's a common word to describe nature and can be used when talking about hiking, scenic views, or the environment.
For example, you could say: 小溪流 (xiǎo xī liú) for 'small stream,' or 山间的溪流 (shān jiān de xī liú) for 'stream in the mountains.'
溪流 (xī liú) refers to a small, natural flow of water, often found in mountainous or forested areas. It's smaller than a river and typically flows into a larger body of water. Think of a gentle brook gurgling through a landscape. You might encounter a 溪流 when hiking or exploring nature, and it often conjures images of tranquility and natural beauty.
溪流 (xī liú) refers to a small, natural flow of water, smaller than a river. Think of a gentle brook winding through a meadow or a small stream trickling down a mountainside. It's often associated with natural, serene environments.
For example, you might say, “小孩子们喜欢在溪流里玩水。” (Xiǎo hái zi xǐ huān zài xī liú lǐ wán shuǐ.) – The children like to play in the stream. Or, “沿着溪流，我们找到了一个美丽的瀑布。” (Yán zhe xī liú, wǒ men zhǎo dào le yī gè měi lì de pù bù.) – Following the stream, we found a beautiful waterfall.
§ Using the Wrong Word for 'River' or 'Small Stream'
Many learners, especially at the A1 level, get confused between 溪流 (xī liú) and other words that mean 'river' or 'small body of water'. While 溪流 means 'stream' or 'brook', it's not a generic word for any flowing water.
- DEFINITION
- 溪流 (xī liú): stream; brook
Don't use 溪流 for a large river. For that, you'd use 河 (hé) or 江 (jiāng). 河 is a general term for river, and 江 usually refers to larger rivers, often with historical or cultural significance, like the Yangtze River (长江, Chángjiāng).
- DEFINITION
- 河 (hé): river (general term)
- DEFINITION
- 江 (jiāng): river (often large, important rivers)
我喜欢沿着溪流散步。(Wǒ xǐhuān yánzhe xīliú sànbù.)
I like walking along the stream.
长江是中国最长的江。(Chángjiāng shì Zhōngguó zuì cháng de jiāng.)
The Yangtze River is China's longest river.
§ Confusing '溪流' with '小河' (xiǎo hé)
While 溪流 (xī liú) and 小河 (xiǎo hé) both refer to small bodies of flowing water, there's a subtle difference. 溪流 often implies a more natural, sometimes wilder, small stream, typically found in mountains or forests. 小河 literally means 'small river' and can be used for any small river or canal, often in more populated or cultivated areas.
- DEFINITION
- 小河 (xiǎo hé): small river; creek
Both can sometimes be used interchangeably, but choosing 溪流 often evokes a sense of nature and wilderness. If you're talking about a small, man-made canal or a small river flowing through a village, 小河 might be a more precise choice.
山里有很多溪流。(Shānlǐ yǒu hěnduō xīliú.)
There are many streams in the mountains.
村边有条小河。(Cūnbīan yǒu tiáo xiǎo hé.)
There's a small river by the village.
§ Using '溪流' as a Verb
Remember that 溪流 (xī liú) is a noun. It refers to the physical body of water. You cannot use it as a verb to describe water flowing. For 'to flow', you would use words like 流 (liú).
- DEFINITION
- 流 (liú): to flow; to drift; to wander
水流得很急。(Shuǐ liú dé hěn jí.)
The water flows very quickly.
Incorrect: 这条溪流溪流得很快。 (Zhè tiáo xīliú xīliú dé hěn kuài.) - This doesn't make sense, it's like saying 'This stream streams very fast.'
How Formal Is It?
"小溪流淌在山谷之间，清澈见底。(Xiǎo xī liú tǎng zài shān gǔ zhī jiān, qīng chè jiàn dǐ.) - The stream flows between the valleys, so clear you can see the bottom."
"我们沿着小溪散步。(Wǒmen yánzhe xiǎoxī sànbù.) - We walked along the stream."
"孩子们在小河沟里玩水。(Háizimen zài xiǎohégōu lǐ wán shuǐ.) - The children played in the little creek."
"小鸭子在小水沟里游泳。(Xiǎo yāzi zài xiǎo shuǐgōu lǐ yóuyǒng.) - The little duck swam in the small ditch."
"这水渠子里的水都干了。(Zhè shuǐqúzi lǐ de shuǐ dōu gān le.) - The water in this ditch has all dried up."
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Measuring words are used with nouns. For '溪流' (xīliú), a common measuring word is 条 (tiáo), meaning 'strip' or 'long, narrow piece.'
一条溪流 (yī tiáo xīliú) - a stream
To describe the characteristics of a stream, adjectives can be placed directly before '溪流.'
清澈的溪流 (qīngchè de xīliú) - a clear stream
Verbs like '流淌' (liútǎng - to flow) or '穿过' (chuānguò - to pass through) are often used with '溪流.'
溪流穿过森林。(Xīliú chuānguò sēnlín.) - The stream flows through the forest.
When indicating the location of a stream, prepositions like '在' (zài - at/in) are used.
我们在山谷里看到了一条溪流。(Wǒmen zài shāngǔ lǐ kàndào le yī tiáo xīliú.) - We saw a stream in the valley.
You can describe the sound of a stream using verbs like '潺潺' (chánchán - babbling/gurgling), often used as an onomatopoeia.
溪流潺潺作响。(Xīliú chánchán zuòxiǎng.) - The stream babbled.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
一条小溪流过村庄。
A small stream flows through the village.
我们沿着溪流散步。
We walked along the stream.
溪流的水很清澈。
The water in the stream is very clear.
我喜欢听溪流的声音。
I like to listen to the sound of the stream.
孩子们在溪流里玩耍。
The children are playing in the stream.
这条溪流里有很多鱼。
There are many fish in this stream.
溪流两岸都是树。
Both banks of the stream are lined with trees.
冬天溪流会结冰。
The stream will freeze in winter.
我们跳过了小溪流。
We jumped over the small stream.
溪流最终汇入大海。
The stream eventually flows into the sea.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"小溪流水"
babbling brook, small stream flowing
公园里小溪流水，景色宜人。(The small stream babbles in the park, and the scenery is pleasant.)
neutral"溪流潺潺"
gurgling stream, murmuring brook
沿着溪流潺潺的小路散步。(Take a walk along the gurgling stream path.)
neutral"清澈的溪流"
clear stream
孩子们喜欢在清澈的溪流里玩耍。(Children like to play in the clear stream.)
neutral"山间溪流"
mountain stream
山间溪流的水很凉。(The water in the mountain stream is very cold.)
neutral"溪流环绕"
surrounded by streams
这个村庄溪流环绕，环境优美。(This village is surrounded by streams, and the environment is beautiful.)
neutral"溪流源头"
source of a stream
我们去寻找这条溪流的源头。(We went to find the source of this stream.)
neutral"溪流湍急"
rapid stream
雨后溪流湍急，请注意安全。(After the rain, the stream is rapid, please pay attention to safety.)
neutral"跨过溪流"
cross the stream
我们搭了一座小桥跨过溪流。(We built a small bridge to cross the stream.)
neutral"溪流两岸"
both banks of the stream
溪流两岸开满了鲜花。(Flowers bloom on both banks of the stream.)
neutral"溪流干涸"
stream dries up
长时间不下雨，溪流干涸了。(It hasn't rained for a long time, and the stream has dried up.)
neutralइसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
A 溪流 (xīliú) is a small, natural flow of water, smaller than a river. Think of a gentle stream winding through a park or a small brook in the mountains. It's often used in more poetic or descriptive contexts to evoke a sense of nature and tranquility.
Don't confuse 溪流 (xīliú) with 河流 (hé liú) which means 'river.' A 河流 is typically much larger and wider. Also, don't use it for man-made channels or canals, which would be 运河 (yùnhé).
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
溪流 (xīliú) sounds a bit like 'shee-lee-oh'. Imagine a 'she' (a girl) who 'lee'ps over a 'liu' (stream).
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a small, clear stream flowing gently through a forest. You can hear the water trickling and see small fish swimming. This is a 溪流 (xīliú).
Word Web
चैलेंज
Translate the following sentences: 1. 这条溪流很清澈. (Zhè tiáo xīliú hěn qīngchè.) - This stream is very (clear). 2. 孩子们在溪流边玩耍. (Háizimen zài xīliú biān wánshuǎ.) - The children are (playing) by the (stream). 3. 溪流里有小鱼. (Xīliú lǐ yǒu xiǎoyú.) - There are (small fish) in the (stream).
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The small stream flows through the mountains.
Did you hear the sound of the stream?
We walked along the stream.
Read this aloud:
溪流清澈见底。
Focus: xi liu qing che jian di
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那条溪流很小。
Focus: na tiao xi liu hen xiao
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Read this aloud:
我喜欢听溪流的声音。
Focus: wo xi huan ting xi liu de sheng yin
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Write a short sentence describing a small river in Chinese. Use 溪流.
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Sample answer
小溪流很漂亮。(The small stream is very beautiful.)
Translate 'I like to walk by the stream' into Chinese. Use 溪流.
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我喜欢在溪流旁边散步。(I like to walk by the stream.)
Write a simple sentence about a stream having clear water. Use 溪流.
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这股溪流的水很清澈。(The water in this stream is very clear.)
小明和小红在哪里玩？
Read this passage:
小明和小红去公园玩。公园里有一条小溪流。溪流的水很清澈，他们看到了小鱼在里面游泳。他们喜欢在溪流边玩耍。
小明和小红在哪里玩？
文章中说“小明和小红去公园玩”。(The passage states 'Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong went to the park to play.')
文章中说“小明和小红去公园玩”。(The passage states 'Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong went to the park to play.')
溪流的水是什么样的？
Read this passage:
春天来了，山上的冰雪融化了，形成了一条小小的溪流。溪流里的水凉凉的，小草在溪流旁边长得很绿。
溪流的水是什么样的？
文章中说“溪流里的水凉凉的”。(The passage states 'The water in the stream is cool.')
文章中说“溪流里的水凉凉的”。(The passage states 'The water in the stream is cool.')
“我”每天早上能听到什么？
Read this passage:
我家后面有一条小溪流。每天早上，我都能听到溪流的声音。我喜欢坐在溪流旁边看书。
“我”每天早上能听到什么？
文章中说“每天早上，我都能听到溪流的声音”。(The passage states 'Every morning, I can hear the sound of the stream.')
文章中说“每天早上，我都能听到溪流的声音”。(The passage states 'Every morning, I can hear the sound of the stream.')
This sentence means 'This small stream is very clear.' The correct order is subject (这条小溪流) + adverb (很) + adjective (清澈).
This sentence means 'Children like to play by the stream.' The correct order is subject (孩子们) + verb (喜欢) + prepositional phrase (在溪流边) + verb (玩耍).
This sentence means 'There are many beautiful streams on the mountain.' The correct order is location (山上有) + quantity (许多) + adjective (美丽的) + noun (溪流).
The small stream flows through the valley.
Children like to play by the stream.
The water in this stream is very clear.
Read this aloud:
山谷里有一条美丽的溪流。
Focus: 溪流 (xīliú)
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我们沿着溪流散步。
Focus: 沿着 (yánzhe)
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溪流的声音很平静。
Focus: 平静 (píngjìng)
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她喜欢沿着____散步，享受大自然。
这句话描述了在自然环境中散步，'溪流' (stream/brook) 是最符合语境的选项。
小孩子们在清澈的____里玩水，非常开心。
玩水通常在有水的自然环境进行，'溪流' (stream/brook) 是最合适的选项。
那条____在山谷中蜿蜒，风景优美。
在山谷中蜿蜒，描述的是自然景观，'溪流' (stream/brook) 符合这个描述。
“溪流”通常指一条宽阔、深邃的河流。
“溪流” (stream/brook) 指的是比河流小而浅的水道，通常在山间或野外。
在公园里散步时，我们可能会看到潺潺的溪流。
公园里常常会有自然景观，包括小型的水体如溪流。'潺潺' (gurgling) 形容溪流的声音。
“溪流”这个词可以用来形容城市里繁忙的街道。
“溪流” (stream/brook) 是指自然水体，不能用来形容城市街道。
This sentence describes a clear stream being the source of drinking water.
This sentence describes children enjoying playing in a shallow stream.
This sentence describes how the stream becomes rapid and muddy after rain.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for "溪流" in the following context: "这条小___蜿蜒穿过森林，水声潺潺。"
While '河流' is a body of water, '小溪' specifically refers to a small stream, which fits the context of '小___蜿蜒穿过森林'.
Which of the following describes a typical characteristic of a "溪流"?
A '溪流' is typically characterized by clear, gently flowing water that makes a gurgling sound, unlike the other options which describe rivers, lakes, or polluted water.
In which scenario would you most likely find a "溪流"?
'溪流' are commonly found in natural, often forested environments where water can flow naturally from higher ground.
所有的溪流都比河流更宽更深。
Generally, '溪流' (streams) are smaller and shallower than '河流' (rivers).
溪流的水通常是静止不动的。
'溪流' by definition involves flowing water, so it cannot be static.
在山谷中，通常可以找到清澈的溪流。
Mountain valleys are common locations for clear streams to form from melting snow or rainfall.
Focus on understanding the natural imagery.
Try to visualize the scene described.
Listen for the joyful activity.
Read this aloud:
我喜欢坐在溪流边，听着水声，感受大自然的宁静。
Focus: 溪流 (xī liú)
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这条山间的溪流一年四季水量充沛，是当地居民重要的饮用水源。
Focus: 水量充沛 (shuǐ liàng chōng pèi)
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Read this aloud:
在溪流与河流交汇处，往往能看到鱼儿跳跃的景象。
Focus: 交汇处 (jiāo huì chù)
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This sentence describes a clear stream flowing through a forest. The order '这条清澈的溪流' (this clear stream) acts as the subject, followed by the verb '穿过' (flows through) and the object '森林' (forest).
This sentence expresses a feeling of relaxation from listening to the sound of the stream. '听着溪流的声音' (listening to the sound of the stream) is an introductory phrase, followed by the main clause '我感到非常放松' (I feel very relaxed).
This sentence states that the stream's water is cool in the summer. '夏天的时候' (in the summer) sets the time, and '溪流的水很凉爽' (the stream's water is very cool) is the main statement.
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