碳中和 (tànzhōnghé) refers to the concept of carbon neutrality, where the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced is balanced by an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. This term is often used in discussions about environmental policies and climate change initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
HSK 5, 24 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
碳中和tànzhōnghé(tan4zhong1he2)
碳中和 (tànzhōnghé) refers to the concept of carbon neutrality, where the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced is balanced by an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. This term is often used in discussions about environmental policies and climate change initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
碳中和 has become a significant topic in China as the country strives to meet its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, reflecting the nation's increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Memory Tip
Imagine a balance scale where one side has carbon emissions represented by heavy black stones (碳), and the other side has green plants absorbing carbon (中和). To achieve balance (neutrality), both sides must weigh the same, representing the idea of碳中和.
About 碳中和
碳中和Simplified
24Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a balance scale where one side has carbon emissions represented by heavy black stones (碳), and the other side has green plants absorbing carbon (中和). To achieve balance (neutrality), both sides must weigh the same, representing the idea of碳中和.
Usage Notes
碳中和 is commonly used in environmental discussions, particularly in formal contexts related to climate policies. Be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 碳排放 (carbon emissions) or 碳足迹 (carbon footprint), which focus on different aspects of carbon management.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 vocabulary word, focus on understanding its usage in environmental contexts and how it relates to related terms like 环境 (environment) and 可持续 (sustainable). Students should also practice using it in sentences to discuss climate initiatives.
Cultural Note
碳中和 has become a significant topic in China as the country strives to meet its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, reflecting the nation's increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 碳中和 interchangeably with 碳减排 (carbon reduction), which has a different meaning. Remember, 碳中和 focuses on balancing emissions, while 碳减排 emphasizes reducing them.
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Cultural Notes for 碳中和
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碳中和 has become a significant topic in China as the country strives to meet its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, reflecting the nation's increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions about 碳中和
碳中和 refers to achieving a balance of carbon emissions and removal, while 碳排放 specifically refers to the act of emitting carbon dioxide.
You can say: '为了实现碳中和，我们需要大幅减少碳排放' (To achieve carbon neutrality, we need to significantly reduce carbon emissions).
Yes, 碳中和 is typically used in formal discussions about environmental policy and climate change.
