报废

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Meaning and Usage

The term 报废 (bàofèi) means to declare something as scrapped or no longer usable, often used for vehicles, machinery, or equipment that are damaged beyond repair or outdated.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in contexts involving the disposal of old or broken items, especially in industrial, automotive, or corporate settings.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations emphasize the official or formal declaration that an item is no longer fit for use.

Usage Notes

When using 报废, the implication is that the item is beyond repair or economically unfeasible to fix. It is more formal and specific than simply saying something is broken or damaged. Avoid confusing 报废 with 修理 (repair) or 丢弃 (discard), as 报废 often involves an official or procedural step.

Example Sentences

This car is severely damaged and is ready to be scrapped.

The company decided to scrap those outdated machines.

The phone is broken and cannot be repaired; it can only be scrapped.