Meaning and Usage
"垃圾" primarily means "trash" or "garbage" referring to waste materials discarded by people. It is commonly used in everyday life when talking about physical rubbish.
Extended Uses
Besides literal trash, "垃圾" is often used metaphorically to describe something worthless or of poor quality, such as broken items or even someone's words or behavior.
Common Collocations
- 垃圾桶 (lājītǒng): garbage bin, used to hold trash.
- 垃圾分类 (lājī fēnlèi): garbage sorting, important in environmental contexts.
- 垃圾食品 (lājī shípǐn): junk food, unhealthy food.
Usage Notes
When used metaphorically, calling something "垃圾" can be quite blunt or rude, so be cautious with tone and context. It is a versatile word appearing in both formal and informal speech but is more common in casual conversation.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse "垃圾" with "废物" (fèiwù), which also means waste but often implies uselessness in a more abstract sense, especially about people or abilities.
Meaning and Usage
"垃圾" primarily means "trash" or "garbage" referring to waste materials discarded by people. It is commonly used in everyday life when talking about physical rubbish.
Extended Uses
Besides literal trash, "垃圾" is often used metaphorically to describe something worthless or of poor quality, such as broken items or even someone's words or behavior.
Common Collocations
- 垃圾桶 (lājītǒng): garbage bin, used to hold trash.
- 垃圾分类 (lājī fēnlèi): garbage sorting, important in environmental contexts.
- 垃圾食品 (lājī shípǐn): junk food, unhealthy food.
Usage Notes
When used metaphorically, calling something "垃圾" can be quite blunt or rude, so be cautious with tone and context. It is a versatile word appearing in both formal and informal speech but is more common in casual conversation.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse "垃圾" with "废物" (fèiwù), which also means waste but often implies uselessness in a more abstract sense, especially about people or abilities.
Meaning and Usage
"垃圾" primarily means "trash" or "garbage" referring to waste materials discarded by people. It is commonly used in everyday life when talking about physical rubbish.
Extended Uses
Besides literal trash, "垃圾" is often used metaphorically to describe something worthless or of poor quality, such as broken items or even someone's words or behavior.
Common Collocations
- 垃圾桶 (lājītǒng): garbage bin, used to hold trash.
- 垃圾分类 (lājī fēnlèi): garbage sorting, important in environmental contexts.
- 垃圾食品 (lājī shípǐn): junk food, unhealthy food.
Usage Notes
When used metaphorically, calling something "垃圾" can be quite blunt or rude, so be cautious with tone and context. It is a versatile word appearing in both formal and informal speech but is more common in casual conversation.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse "垃圾" with "废物" (fèiwù), which also means waste but often implies uselessness in a more abstract sense, especially about people or abilities.