Meanings of 报废
By ear
Play it, then pick what 报废 means.
About 报废
Podcast: 报废
Podcast: 报废
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 报废
报废 (bàofèi) vs 废弃 (fèiqì): Use 报废 when emphasizing the formal declaration of something as unusable, while 废弃 focuses more on the act of discarding or abandoning.
Be careful to use 报废 in contexts related to items that are officially recognized as unusable. It is more formal than colloquial terms like '扔掉' (rēngdiào, to throw away). Common collocations include '车辆报废' (vehicle scrapping) or '设备报废' (equipment write-off).
While this term is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 3 and 4 vocabulary related to daily life and technology. Students should focus on understanding its usage in contexts involving repairs and maintenance.
Learners might confuse 报废 with other terms like '损坏' (sǔnhuài, to damage), but 报废 specifically indicates something is beyond repair. For example, saying '这辆车损坏了' (This car is damaged) implies it might still be repairable, whereas '这辆车报废了' means it cannot be used anymore.
Pronunciation of 报废
Drill the tone of 报废, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 报废 to you
Let me explain 报废 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 报废 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 报废?
Learning Lab
Knowing 报废 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say to scrap in Chinese
“to scrap” in Chinese is报废
The term 报废 (bàofèi) refers to the process of declaring something as unusable or unrepairable, often in the context of vehicles, machinery, or other equipment. It can also imply that an item has reached the end of its useful life and should be scrapped or discarded. This term is commonly used in both technical and everyday conversations regarding items that can no longer function effectively.
When to use 报废
Be careful to use 报废 in contexts related to items that are officially recognized as unusable. It is more formal than colloquial terms like '扔掉' (rēngdiào, to throw away). Common collocations include '车辆报废' (vehicle scrapping) or '设备报废' (equipment write-off).
报废 or something close to it
报废 (bàofèi) vs 废弃 (fèiqì): Use 报废 when emphasizing the formal declaration of something as unusable, while 废弃 focuses more on the act of discarding or abandoning.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 报废 with other terms like '损坏' (sǔnhuài, to damage), but 报废 specifically indicates something is beyond repair. For example, saying '这辆车损坏了' (This car is damaged) implies it might still be repairable, whereas '这辆车报废了' means it cannot be used anymore.
Write 报废
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 报废 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 报废?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 报废
You can use 报废 when discussing a vehicle that can no longer be driven or machinery that is no longer operational.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 报废?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.