废物

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 工厂不能随意排放废物,以免污染环境。▶ —
   Factories must not dump waste at will, lest they pollute the environment.
2. 这些废物经过处理后还可以回收利用。▶ —
   After treatment, this waste can still be recycled.

Collocations

Mnemonic

废 fèi "to discard, waste" + 物 wù "thing": a discarded thing, i.e. waste, refuse. Distinguish 废物 (waste material from industry or life) from 垃圾 (everyday rubbish). Aimed at a person it becomes an insult ("a good-for-nothing").

Related

Quick check

1. What does 废物 most precisely mean?

   • discarded, useless material
   • a precious treasure
   • a newly bought item
   • food ingredients