新能源 (xīn néng yuán) — new energy

Definition

新能源 refers specifically to renewable/clean energy sources (solar, wind, etc.), with the modifier 新 marking it as a new category. Plain 能源 is the general term for any energy resource; 核能 is one specific type of energy.

noun
new energy

Examples

  • 新能源
    Zhèng fǔ dà lì zhī chí xīn néng yuán de fā zhǎn.
    The government strongly supports the development of new energy.
  • 新能源
    Xǔ duō qì chē zhì zào shāng kāi shǐ yán fā xīn néng yuán qì chē.
    Many car manufacturers have started developing new energy vehicles.
  • 新能源
    Shǐ yòng xīn néng yuán kě yǐ jiǎn shǎo duì huán jìng de wū rǎn.
    Using new energy can reduce environmental pollution.

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