环境
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates; also refers to the natural world.
Examples
3 of 5舒适的工作环境能提高效率。
A comfortable working environment can increase efficiency.
人类活动对生态环境造成了破坏。
Human activities have caused damage to the ecological environment.
我喜欢这里的学习环境。
I like the learning environment here.
Word Family
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
舒适的工作环境能提高效率。
businessA comfortable working environment can increase efficiency.
人类活动对生态环境造成了破坏。
academicHuman activities have caused damage to the ecological environment.
我喜欢这里的学习环境。
everydayI like the learning environment here.
这个软件运行在不同的操作系统环境下。
informalThis software runs under different operating system environments.
政府颁布了新的环境保护法。
formalThe government issued a new environmental protection law.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
环境保护
environmental protection
环境友好
environmentally friendly
恶劣环境
harsh environment
Often Confused With
情况 is 'situation' or 'circumstances'; 环境 is 'environment' or 'surroundings'.
Usage Notes
One of the most common topics in IELTS Reading and Writing tests.
Common Mistakes
In Chinese, 环境 can mean both the natural world and a social atmosphere.
Memory Tip
环 (surround) + 境 (border/place) = the place that surrounds you.
Word Origin
'环' means a ring or to surround, '境' means territory or border.
Grammar Patterns
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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保持
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增强
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危害
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