Chinese

néngyuán
Meaning: energy; energy source; power source
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

能
源

Example sentences

Developing renewable energy is an important means of addressing climate change.
石油是一種重要的能源。
石油是一种重要的能源。
Petroleum is an important energy source.
煤是一種重要的能源。
煤是一种重要的能源。
Coal is an important energy source.
天然氣是一種清潔能源。
天然气是一种清洁能源。
Natural gas is a clean energy source.
太陽能是一種清潔能源。
太阳能是一种清洁能源。
Solar energy is a clean energy source.
這項新發明顛覆了我們對傳統能源的認知。
这项新发明颠覆了我们对传统能源的认知。
This new invention overturned our perception of traditional energy.

Usage Notes

Used to describe any source of energy, such as fuel, solar power, or electricity.

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