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環保

简环保 · 繁環保

Mandarin · pinyin huán bǎo

environmental protection
environmentally friendly
abbr. for 環境保護 huán jìng bǎo hù

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保: bǎo · protect, safeguard, defend, care
环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring

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2–3 · huan2 bao3

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waan4 bou2

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noun

environmental protection

adj

environmentally friendly; eco-friendly; green

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