碳

• Pinyin: tàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 碳 = 石 (stone) + 炭 (charcoal, phonetic)

Significado

Carbono.

The chemical element carbon, as opposed to 炭 (charcoal). Used in scientific and environmental contexts — 碳排放 (carbon emissions), 低碳 (low-carbon), 碳中和 (carbon neutral). Central to climate change discussions.

Ejemplos

1. 中国承诺在2060年前实现碳中和，这是一项艰巨的任务。
2. 我们每个人都应该减少碳排放，为环境保护做贡献。
3. 碳是有机化合物的基本元素，是生命存在的基础。

Guía de uso

Contexto: scientific, environmental, technical

Tono: technical

Correcto

• 碳排放是气候变化的主要原因。(Carbon emissions are the main cause of climate change.)
• 低碳生活从我做起。(Low-carbon living starts with me.)

Incorrecto

• 把'碳'和'炭'混淆 (碳 is the chemical element; 炭 is charcoal the material)

Origen e historia

Pictophonetic: 石 (stone) for meaning, 炭 (tan4) for sound. Created in modern times for the chemical element.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal