尾气

wěi qì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

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to arrange in order

the act or process of emitting, often used with 尾气 as 尾气排放

air pollution

air pollution, a consequence of exhaust emissions

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exhaust gas

general air pollutants; broader than just vehicle exhaust

尾气 is often paired with 排放 to mean 'exhaust emissions', as in 尾气排放.

Do not confuse 尾气 with 废气: 尾气 specifically refers to vehicle exhaust, while 废气 is any waste gas, including industrial emissions.

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汽车尾气对环境有害。

Car exhaust is harmful to the environment.

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low emissions (from car exhaust)

gas; air

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horse's tail