多喝水
duō hē shuǐ
Drink more water
多喝水 (duō hē shuǐ) means 'drink more water' and is a very common piece of health advice in Chinese culture, often told to children daily as an all-purpose remedy.
What does 多喝水 (duō hē shuǐ) mean?
多喝水 (duō hē shuǐ) means “drink more water” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and very common. It's a frequent piece of advice given by parents, teachers, and even doctors. It's a simple, direct instruction or suggestion.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “DWO-HER-SHWAY.” All three syllables have distinct tones: first, first, then a falling-rising third tone.
Other ways to say it
- 多喝热水duō hē rè shuǐdrink more hot water
- 多休息duō xiūxirest more
- 多运动duō yùndòngexercise more
Examples
你感冒了，多喝水！
nǐ gǎnmào le, duō hē shuǐ!
You have a cold, drink more water!
妈妈说要多喝水，对身体好。
māma shuō yào duō hē shuǐ, duì shēntǐ hǎo.
Mom says to drink more water, it's good for your health.
天气热，记得多喝水。
tiānqì rè, jìde duō hē shuǐ.
The weather is hot, remember to drink more water.
Pro tip: Many Chinese people believe drinking warm or hot water is especially beneficial for health, so you might often hear 多喝热水 (duō hē rè shuǐ) instead of just cold water.
Related phrases
吃水果吧 · Have some fruit好吃吗？ · Is it yummy擦擦嘴 · Wipe your mouth
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