Organic
Meaning: Food produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetic modification.
USDA Organic certification is a regulated label in America. Organic food costs 20-100% more than conventional. Debate continues about whether organic is actually healthier or just more expensive. 'Going organic' is a lifestyle identity.
Examples
- I only buy organic fruits and vegetables. 水果蔬菜我只买有机的。Solo compro frutas y verduras ecológicas.果物と野菜はオーガニックしか買わない。과일이랑 채소는 유기농만 사.
- Is this organic? I don't want any pesticides. 这是有机的吗?我不想有农药。¿Es ecológico? No quiero pesticidas.これオーガニック?農薬は嫌なんだ。이거 유기농이에요? 농약은 싫어서요.
- The organic section at the grocery store keeps getting bigger. 超市的有机食品区越来越大了。La sección de productos ecológicos del supermercado no para de crecer.スーパーのオーガニックコーナーはどんどん大きくなっている。마트의 유기농 코너가 점점 커지고 있어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: grocery shopping, health, food choices
Tone: health-conscious, premium
✓ Do Say
- I prefer organic.我更喜欢有机的。Prefiero lo ecológico.オーガニックが好き。나는 유기농을 선호해.
- Is this organic?这是有机的吗?¿Esto es ecológico?これオーガニック?이거 유기농이에요?
✗ Don't Say
- 'Organic' doesn't always mean healthier — it's a regulated production method.'有机'并不总是意味着更健康——它是一种受监管的生产方式。'Ecológico' no siempre significa más saludable — es un método de producción regulado.「オーガニック」は必ずしも健康的とは限らない——規制された生産方法のこと。'유기농'이 항상 더 건강한 것을 의미하지는 않아——규제된 생산 방식일 뿐이야.
Origin & History
From the organic farming movement of the 1940s. USDA Organic standards established in 2002. Became mainstream consumer trend in the 2000s–2010s.
Cultural Context
Era: 2000s–present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Middle class / Upper class
Regional notes: All regions — especially health-conscious markets
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