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“radiation” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfú shè

Example

手机会有辐射吗?shǒu jī huì yǒu fú shè ma

Does a cellphone give off radiation?

Illustration for 辐射 (radiation)

How to say “radiation” in Chinese

“Radiation” in Chinese is 辐射 (fú shè).

A source sends an unseen flow outward through space, appearing as electromagnetic waves or radioactive rays.

Full entry for 辐射: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 辐射

长期接触辐射会增加患病风险。cháng qī jiē chù fú shè huì zēng jiā huàn bìng fēng xiǎn

Long-term exposure to radiation can increase the risk of illness.

Tips for using 辐射

  • Chinese can use this form as a verb when a source sends energy outward, while English normally changes the noun radiation to the verb radiate.

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