baak6 sik1 wu1 jim5白色污染
Jyutpingbaak6 sik1 wu1 jim5
Yalebaahk sīk wū yíhm
Definition
White pollution; environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable plastic waste such as shopping bags and containers.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the environmental damage caused by non-biodegradable plastic waste like bags, containers, and packaging. It is a formal term often used in news reports, school settings, or when discussing environmental policy. While it is widely understood, you would rarely use it in casual, everyday small talk unless the topic of conversation is specifically about ecology or sustainability.
Examples
These plastic bags are causing very serious white pollution.
Do you know how big an impact white pollution has on the environment?
Related words
Common phrases
serious white pollution
solve white pollution
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
