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紫外线
zǐwàixiàn
Description
紫外线是一种我们看不见的光，太阳里就有很多。
"紫外线" is a type of light we can't see, and there is a lot of it in the sun.
太多紫外线对皮肤不好，所以夏天要涂防晒。
Too much "紫外线" is bad for the skin, so you should apply sunscreen in summer.
Meanings
紫外线zǐwàixiàn
ultraviolet rays; UV light
今天紫外线很强，记得戴帽子。
The UV rays are strong today; remember to wear a hat.
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Notes
- Etymology
紫外 (beyond violet) + 线 (ray/line), i.e. light beyond the violet end.
- Nuance
technical but common in daily talk about sun protection and weather forecasts.
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