gaam2 paai4減排减排
Jyutpinggaam2 paai4
Yalegáam pàaih
Definition
To reduce emissions of pollutants, waste, and other environmentally harmful substances.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or news contexts regarding environmental policy and industrial standards. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently treated as a compound noun when discussing specific initiatives or goals. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless the topic specifically turns to climate change or pollution control.
Examples
How should the government act to effectively reduce emissions?
This factory has already reduced its exhaust emissions significantly.
Related words
Common phrases
emission reduction target
actively reduce emissions
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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.
