污浊
What does "污浊" mean in English?
filthy空气污浊，让人难以呼吸。
The air is so filthy that it's hard to breathe.
How to use "污浊" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
Dirty and impure due to contamination or pollution.
这条河流污浊不堪，鱼类几乎绝迹。
This river is so filthy that fish have almost disappeared.
工厂排放的废气使得周围空气污浊。
The factory's exhaust fumes make the surrounding air filthy.
Often describes air, water, or environments that are polluted or unclean.
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with '污染' (pollution)
'污浊' emphasizes the state of being dirty or impure, while '污染' (wūrǎn) refers to the process or act of polluting. For example, '空气污浊' means the air is dirty, whereas '空气污染' means air pollution.
Word Origin
Combines '污' (wū, meaning 'dirty' or 'filthy') and '浊' (zhuó, meaning 'turbid' or 'muddy'). Both characters are commonly used in Chinese to describe impurities or pollution.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. In literal usage, it describes physical pollution (e.g., dirty water or air). Figuratively, it can describe moral or social corruption.