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污染
wūrǎn
Description
污染是指空气、水或土地变脏，对人和自然不好。
"污染" refers to the air, water, or land becoming dirty, which is harmful to people and nature.
我们常说环境污染，比如空气污染和水污染。
We often talk about environmental "污染", such as air "污染" and water "污染".
Meanings
污染wūrǎn
pollution; contamination
这个城市的空气污染很严重。
The air pollution in this city is severe.
污染wūrǎn
to pollute; to contaminate
工厂污染了这条河。
The factory polluted this river.
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Notes
- Etymology
污 means dirty/filth and 染 means to dye or stain, together 'to stain dirty'.
- Nuance
works as both noun and verb; often paired with 环境, 空气, 水.
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