淡水 Simplified/traditional word 淡水 English definition dàn shuǐ potable water (water with low salt content) fresh water HSK level HSK 6 Characters 淡 (dàn): insipid; diluted; weak; mild; light in color; tasteless; fresh; indifferent; nitrogen; 水 (shuǐ): water; river; liquid; beverage; additional charges or income; (of clothes) classifier for number of washes;