Korean

오염
Meaning: pollution; contamination
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

汚
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Example sentences

Environmental pollution is a serious problem.
대기 오염은 심각한 문제입니다.
Air pollution is a serious problem.
공장에서 배출되는 연기가 대기를 오염시키고 있다.
Smoke emitted from factories is polluting the atmosphere.
환경 오염을 없애기 위해 노력해야 한다.
We must strive to eliminate environmental pollution.
환경 오염으로 인해 많은 동물의 서식지가 위협받고 있다.
Many animal habitats are being threatened by environmental pollution.
무분별한 일회용품 사용은 환경 오염의 주요 원인 중 하나입니다.
Indiscriminate use of disposable products is one of the main causes of environmental pollution.
급격한 산업화로 인해 환경 오염의 가속화가 심각해지고 있다.
Environmental pollution is accelerating seriously due to rapid industrialization.
오염 물질 제거를 위해 노력하고 있다.
We are making efforts to remove pollutants.
정부는 환경 오염을 줄이기 위해 기업들에 탄소세를 부과하기로 했다.
The government decided to impose a carbon tax on companies to reduce environmental pollution.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of making something dirty or impure, often used in the context of environmental issues.

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