The Chinese word "柠檬水" (níngméngshuǐ) for "lemonade" is a straightforward compound noun formed by combining "柠檬" (níngméng), meaning "lemon," and "水" (shuǐ), meaning "water." It follows a common and logical semantic structure in Mandarin where the modifier ("lemon") directly precedes the core noun ("water") to specify the type of beverage, effectively translating to "lemon water" and by extension, the drink made from it.