Definition
低碳 (dī tàn) is an attributive adjective meaning 'low-carbon' in environmental contexts (e.g., lifestyle, energy) and 'low-carb' in dietary contexts (e.g., diet, food). The meaning depends on the noun it modifies.
adjective
low-carbon (attributive, environmental)low-carb (attributive, dietary)
Easily confused
- 地毯dì tǎnsound-alikecarpet; rug
Examples
- 低碳。Wǒmen yīnggāi tuīguǎng dī tàn shēnghuó fāngshì.We should promote a low-carbon lifestyle.
- 低碳。Xiànzài hěn duō rén xuǎnzé dī tàn yǐnshí lái jiǎnféi.Many people now choose a low-carb diet to lose weight.
- 低碳。Zhège chéng chéngshì zhèngzài jiànshè dī tàn shèqū.This city is building a low-carbon community.
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