English–Chinese
“pollute” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwū rǎn
Example
工厂把河流污染了。gōng chǎng bǎ hé liú wū rǎn le
The factory polluted the river.
How to say “pollute” in Chinese
“Pollute” in Chinese is 污染 (wū rǎn).
Something becomes tainted when harmful material spreads into it and damages what it is meant to be or do.
Example sentences with 污染
农业过度使用农药，使地下水被污染了。nóng yè guò dù shǐ yòng nóng yào shǐ dì xià shuǐ bèi wū rǎn le
Excessive use of pesticides in agriculture polluted the groundwater.
Tips for using 污染
- The word extends beyond air, water, and food to abstract targets such as culture or ideas when a harmful influence spreads through them and weakens their value.