Definition
能源 (néng yuán) refers to energy as a natural resource or power source (e.g., oil, wind, solar). 能量 (néng liàng) is the physical measure of energy (joules, calories) or a person's inner vitality. Use 能源 when talking about fuel, electricity generation, or resource supply; use 能量 for scientific energy or personal energy.
noun
energy (as a resource)power source
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 。Kāifā xīn néng yuán shì wèilái fāzhǎn de guānjiàn.Developing new energy sources is key to future development.
- 能源，。Zhège guójiā quēfá néng yuán, xūyào jìnkǒu.This country lacks energy resources and needs to import them.
- 能源。Fēng néng yuán shì yì zhǒng kě zàishēng néng yuán.Wind energy is a renewable energy source.
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