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    Referring to "energy" with 能源 (néngyuán)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    能源 + Noun (价格/危机/政策)

    Explanation

    The noun 能源 (néngyuán) means "energy" or "energy resources," referring to sources of power such as oil, gas, electricity, and renewable energy. It is a formal term used in economic, environmental, and policy discussions. For example, 能源 prices are a key component of inflation measures.

    Examples

    • 开发清洁能源是未来发展的重要方向。

      Kāifā qīngjié néngyuán shì wèilái fāzhǎn de zhòngyào fāngxiàng.

      Developing clean energy is an important direction for future development.

    • 能源价格的上涨增加了企业的生产成本。

      Néngyuán jiàgé de shàngzhǎng zēngjiā le qǐyè de shēngchǎn chéngběn.

      The rise in energy prices has increased production costs for businesses.

    • 这个国家的能源主要依赖进口石油。

      Zhège guójiā de néngyuán zhǔyào yīlài jìnkǒu shíyóu.

      This country's energy mainly relies on imported oil.

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