taan3 zuk1 jan3碳足印
Jyutpingtaan3 zuk1 jan3
Yaletaan jūk yan
Definition
Carbon footprint; the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual's actions or consumption.
neutralother
How it's used
Emerging from environmental discourse, this term is primarily used in formal or semi-formal contexts regarding sustainability and climate change. While it is a direct translation of the English concept, it is frequently paired with verbs like 減少 or 產生 to discuss personal or corporate responsibility. It is less common in casual, everyday small talk unless the topic specifically turns to green living.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
We generate a carbon footprint whenever we take transport.
Do you know how to reduce your personal carbon footprint?
Related words
Common phrases
reduce carbon footprint
personal carbon footprint
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
