能源 (néng yuán) — energy (as a resource), power source

Definition

能源 means energy as a resource or fuel (oil, wind, solar) that powers a country or industry. Compare 能量 (physics 'energy' / abstract vitality) and 精力 (a person's vigor).

noun
energy (as a resource)power source
Measure word ·

Examples

  • Kāi fā xīn néng yuán shì wèi lái fā zhǎn de guān jiàn.
    Developing new energy sources is key to future development.
  • 能源
    Zhè ge guó jiā quē fá néng yuán, xū yào jìn kǒu.
    This country lacks energy resources and needs to import them.
  • 能源
    Fēng néng yuán shì yì zhǒng kě zài shēng néng yuán.
    Wind energy is a renewable energy source.

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