- 水利工程 shuǐlìgōngchéng hydraulic engineeringThe field or specific projects of water resource management, including irrigation, flood control, navigation, and hydropower; water conservancy project.
- 水利部 shuǐlìbù Ministry of Water ResourcesMinistry of Water Resources, specifically the government department of the People's Republic of China responsible for water management and conservancy.
- 农田水利 nóngtiánshuǐlì irrigation and water conservancythe engineering of water systems for farmland, including irrigation, water storage, and drainage to prevent flooding and improve agricultural yields
- 水利局 shuǐlìjú water control bureauA local government office or department responsible for water conservancy and irrigation management.
- 水利枢纽 shuǐlìshūniǔ water conservancy hubA large-scale multipurpose water control project or complex, typically consisting of dams, spillways, locks, and power stations, built to manage water resources for flood control, irrigation, and power generation.
- 水利家 shuǐlìjiā hydraulic engineerhydraulic engineer; water management specialist
- 水利电力部 shuǐlìdiànlìbù Ministry of Water Resources and Electric Powera former ministry of the People's Republic of China responsible for water conservation and electrical infrastructure
- 水利资源 shuǐlìzīyuán water power resourcesnatural water resources available for use such as rivers, lakes, and tides
- 修水利 xiūshuǐlì to build water conservancy projectsTo build or repair water conservancy infrastructure, such as irrigation canals, reservoirs, or dams.