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    Expressing 'fuel' with 燃料 (ránliào)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 燃料

    Explanation

    燃料 (ránliào) is a noun meaning "fuel," referring to any material burned to produce energy. It commonly appears in compounds like 化石燃料 (fossil fuel) and 燃料电池 (fuel cell). It is frequently used in discussions about energy, environment, and transportation.

    Examples

    • 天然气是一种比较清洁的燃料。

      tiānránqì shì yī zhǒng bǐjiào qīngjié de ránliào.

      Natural gas is a relatively clean fuel.

    • 化石燃料的大量使用导致了气候变化。

      huàshí ránliào de dàliàng shǐyòng dǎozhìle qìhòu biànhuà.

      The heavy use of fossil fuels has led to climate change.

    • 这种新型燃料可以减少污染。

      zhè zhǒng xīnxíng ránliào kěyǐ jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn.

      This new type of fuel can reduce pollution.

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