B1 noun Neutral

环境

/xwan˧˥ tɕiŋ˥˩/

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates; also refers to the natural world.

Examples

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1

舒适的工作环境能提高效率。

A comfortable working environment can increase efficiency.

2

人类活动对生态环境造成了破坏。

Human activities have caused damage to the ecological environment.

3

我喜欢这里的学习环境。

I like the learning environment here.

Word Family

Noun
环保
Adjective
环境的
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Memory Tip

环 (surround) + 境 (border/place) = the place that surrounds you.

Quick Quiz

每个人都应该为保护___出一份力。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 环境

Examples

1

舒适的工作环境能提高效率。

business

A comfortable working environment can increase efficiency.

2

人类活动对生态环境造成了破坏。

academic

Human activities have caused damage to the ecological environment.

3

我喜欢这里的学习环境。

everyday

I like the learning environment here.

4

这个软件运行在不同的操作系统环境下。

informal

This software runs under different operating system environments.

5

政府颁布了新的环境保护法。

formal

The government issued a new environmental protection law.

Word Family

Noun
环保
Adjective
环境的

Common Collocations

保护环境 protect the environment
自然环境 natural environment
环境污染 environmental pollution
生活环境 living environment
社会环境 social environment

Common Phrases

环境保护

environmental protection

环境友好

environmentally friendly

恶劣环境

harsh environment

Often Confused With

环境 vs 情况

情况 is 'situation' or 'circumstances'; 环境 is 'environment' or 'surroundings'.

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Usage Notes

One of the most common topics in IELTS Reading and Writing tests.

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Common Mistakes

In Chinese, 环境 can mean both the natural world and a social atmosphere.

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Memory Tip

环 (surround) + 境 (border/place) = the place that surrounds you.

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Word Origin

'环' means a ring or to surround, '境' means territory or border.

Grammar Patterns

...的环境 对环境有...
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Cultural Context

Reflects the global priority on sustainability, common in Chinese policy discussions.

Quick Quiz

每个人都应该为保护___出一份力。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 环境

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