The Chinese word 污染 means “pollution” in English. It is commonly used to describe the presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, such as air, water, or soil. 污染 is a serious issue in many parts of the world, and efforts are being made to reduce and prevent it through various means, such as regulations, technology, and public awareness campaigns.
Translation
Noun: pollution, contamination
Verb: to pollute, to contaminate
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 工厂的废水污染了附近的河流 | gōngchǎng de fèishuǐ wūrǎn le fùjìn de héliú | The factory’s wastewater polluted the nearby river |
| 空气污染已经成为城市的一个严重问题 | kōngqì wūrǎn yǐjīng chéngwéi chéngshì de yīgè yánzhòng wèntí | Air pollution has become a serious problem in cities |
| 这个地区的土壤受到了严重的污染 | zhège dìqū de tǔrǎng shòudào le yánzhòng de wūrǎn | The soil in this area has suffered from serious pollution |
| 汽车尾气是城市空气污染的主要来源之一 | qìchē wěiqì shì chéngshì kōngqì wūrǎn de zhǔyào láiyuán zhī yī | Car exhaust is one of the main sources of air pollution in cities |
| 这个工业园区的污染问题一直没有得到有效的解决 | zhège gōngyè yuánqū de wūrǎn wèntí yīzhí méiyǒu dédào yǒuxiào de jiějué | The pollution problem in this industrial park has not been effectively solved |
HSK
污染 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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