Chinese

wūrǎn
Meaning: pollution; to pollute; to contaminate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

工廠排放的廢氣嚴重污染了城市的空氣。
工厂排放的废气严重污染了城市的空气。
The exhaust fumes emitted by the factory have seriously polluted the city's air.
環境污染對人類健康有嚴重的影響。
Environmental pollution has a serious impact on human health.
使用大眾運輸可以減少空氣污染。
Using public transportation can reduce air pollution.
污染對環境構成威脅。
Pollution poses a threat to the environment.
這項工程旨在整治長期受污染的河道。
This project aims to harness the long-polluted river course.

Usage Notes

Can refer to both physical pollution (environment) and abstract pollution (mind/spirit).

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