Polluted
This “Pollution” vocabulary set provides Chinese learners with essential vocabulary related to environmental issues. The vocabulary set includes words describing different types of pollution, their causes, and solutions. Learners can use this vocabulary set to read and understand Chinese environmental articles and documents, as well as participate effectively in discussions about environmental issues. This material is suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Effective learning of Chinese vocabulary can be supported by online learning resources such as Chinese Online.
环境污染日益严重。
Environmental pollution is getting more and more serious.
Use: A very common word used to refer to pollution in general. Can be used as a noun (pollution) or a verb (to pollute).
空气污染严重影响人们的健康。
Air pollution seriously affects human health.
Use: Only specific pollution is air.
水污染导致水资源短缺。
Water pollution leads to water resource shortage.
Use: Only specific pollution is water sources.
土壤污染会影响农作物生长。
Soil pollution will affect plant growth.
Use: Only specific pollution is soil.
噪音污染让人难以忍受。
Noise pollution makes people uncomfortable.
Use: Just noise pollution.
光污染影响人们的睡眠。
Light pollution affects people's sleep.
Use: Just light pollution.
不要乱扔垃圾。
Do not litter.
Use: Just general waste.
处理工业废物刻不容缓。
Industrial waste treatment cannot be delayed.
Use: Just waste, usually from industry.
汽车排放的废气污染空气。
Car exhaust pollutes the air.
Use: Only emissions from vehicles or industry.
工厂排放的废水污染河流。
Factory wastewater pollutes the river.
Use: Only wastewater from industry or domestic use.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tones of each word by practicing reading it out loud and recording it. Use online Chinese learning apps to check your pronunciation.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, looking for the relationship between the radicals and the meaning of the word. For example: “水” (shuǐ – water) in “水污染” (shuǐ wūrǎn – water pollution).
- How to use in a sentence: Learn how to use vocabulary in sentences by reading examples and creating your own sentences.
- Dictionary: Use a Chinese dictionary to look up the meaning and specific examples of each word.
- Practice regularly: Apply learned vocabulary to writing and speaking exercises to reinforce knowledge.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 污染 | wū rǎn | polluted |
| 空气污染 | kōngqì wūrǎn | air pollution |
| 水污染 | shuǐ wū rǎn | water pollution |
| 土壤污染 | tǔrǎng wūrǎn | soil pollution |
| 噪音污染 | zàoyīn wūrǎn | noise pollution |
| 光污染 | guāng wūrǎn | light pollution |
| 垃圾 | lājī | garbage |
| 废物 | fèi wù | waste |
| 废气 | fèi qì | exhaust |
| 废水 | fèi shuǐ | wastewater |
| 排放 | páifàng | discharge |
| 治理 | zhìlǐ | treatment |
| 保护 | bǎo hù | protect |
| 环保 | huánbǎo | environmental protection |
| 可持续发展 | kě chí xù fā zhǎn | sustainable development |
| 碳排放 | tàn páifàng | carbon emissions |
| 温室气体 | wēnshì qìtǐ | greenhouse gas |
| 全球变暖 | quánqiú biàn nuǎn | global warming |
| 酸雨 | suān yǔ | acid rain |
| 臭氧层破坏 | chòuyǎngcéng pòhuài | ozone layer depletion |
| 生态系统 | shēng tài xì tǒng | ecosystem |
| 环境 | huánjìng | environment |
| 资源 | zīyuán | resources |
| 可再生能源 | kě zài shēng néng yuán | renewable energy |
| 节能减排 | jié néng jiǎn pái | save energy, reduce emissions |
| 循环经济 | xúnhuán jīngjì | circular economy |
| 低碳生活 | dī tàn shēnghuó | low carbon living |
| 碳中和 | tàn zhōng hé | carbon neutral |
| 生态平衡 | shēng tài píng héng | ecological balance |
| 可持续 | kě chí sú | sustainable |
| 污染物 | wūrǎnwù | pollutant |
| 生态 | shēng tài | Ecology |
| 平衡 | pínghéng | balance |
| 破坏 | pòhuài | destructive |
| 减排 | jiǎn pái | reduce emissions |
| 节能 | jié néng | energy saving |
| 低碳 | dī tàn | low carbon |
| 绿色 | lǜsè | green |
| 臭氧层 | chòu yǎng céng | ozone layer |
| 温室效应 | wēnshì xiàoyìng | greenhouse effect |
| 沙漠化 | shāmòhuà | desertification |
| 砍伐 | kǎnfá | cut down |
| 化肥 | huàféi | chemical fertilizer |
| 农药 | nóngyào | pesticide |
| 重金属 | zhòng jǐnshǔ | heavy metal |
| 塑料 | sùliào | plastic |
| 降解 | jiàngjiě | decompose |
| 危害 | wēihài | harmful |
| 预防 | yùfáng | prevent |
| 白色污染 | báisè wū rǎn | white pollution (plastic waste) |
| 严重 | yánzhòng | serious |
| 影响 | yǐngxiǎng | affect |
| 健康 | jiànkāng | health |
| 措施 | cuòshī | measure |
| 有效 | yǒuxiào | effective |
| 政府 | zhèngfǔ | government |
| 意识 | yìshí | awareness |
| 提高 | tígāo | advanced |
| 全球性 | quánqiú xìng | global |
| 问题 | wèntí | problem |
| 解决 | jiějué | handle |
| 气候变化 | qìhòu biànhuà | climate change |