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脏雪
zāng xuě
What does "脏雪" mean in English?
dirty snow路边的脏雪已经开始融化了。
The dirty snow by the roadside has started to melt.
How to use "脏雪" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
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Snow that is contaminated with dirt, debris, or pollutants, often found in urban or industrial areas.
城市里的脏雪看起来很脏，还夹杂着泥土和垃圾。
The dirty snow in the city looks filthy, mixed with soil and trash.
冬天过后，街道两旁的脏雪总是让人感到厌烦。
After winter, the dirty snow along the streets always feels annoying.
Often used in environmental or urban contexts to describe snow that has lost its natural purity due to human activity.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing '脏雪' from '积雪'
'积雪' refers to any accumulated snow, while '脏雪' specifically highlights the dirtiness or contamination of the snow. Pay attention to the context to determine whether the snow's condition is being emphasized.
Gold Rule
Contextual Meaning of '脏'
The character '脏' in '脏雪' implies contamination or impurity, not just general dirtiness. It is often used to describe environmental pollution rather than mere discoloration.
Word Origin
The term '脏雪' combines the Chinese characters '脏' (zāng, meaning 'dirty' or 'filthy') and '雪' (xuě, meaning 'snow'). It directly translates to 'dirty snow' and has been used colloquially in Chinese to describe snow contaminated by urban pollution or debris.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday speech and media to describe snow in polluted urban environments. Not typically used in scientific or meteorological contexts.
Word Breakdown
脏
dirty, filthy, contaminated
adjective雪
snow
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