环境 (huán jìng) — environment; surroundings; circumstances

Definition

环境 (huánjìng) means 'environment' in a broad sense — the physical setting, social conditions, or situation around you. More general and abstract than 周围 (just physical surroundings) or 气候 (weather/atmosphere).

noun
environmentsurroundingscircumstances
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Examples

  • 环境
    Wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù huán jìng.
    We should protect the environment.
  • 环境
    Zhè ge bàn gōng shì de gōng zuò huán jìng hěn hǎo.
    The working environment in this office is very good.
  • 环境
    Wǒ xǐ huan ān jìng de xué xí huán jìng.
    I like quiet study environments.

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