zoi3 sang1 zi1 jyun4再生資源再生资源
Jyutpingzoi3 sang1 zi1 jyun4
Yalejoi sāng jī yùhn
Definition
Renewable resources.
neutralnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to natural resources that can replenish themselves over time, such as solar or wind energy. It is a formal term often found in government policy documents, environmental reports, or educational contexts. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday conversation between friends.
Examples
We must make good use of renewable resources.
Do these belong to renewable resources?
Related words
Common phrases
develop renewable resources
utilization of renewable resources
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 可回收物, which refers to recyclable waste like plastic bottles or paper. While both relate to sustainability, one describes energy sources and the other describes post-consumer waste.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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