Writing
废 (fèi) — how to say "waste" in Chinese
废
Waste; to abolish
verb · adjective
Character composition
废
waste; to abolish
Radicals / Keys
广
Dotted cliff
#53 · yǎn · 3 strokes
Collocations
废纸
fèi zhǐ
waste paper
Examples
这个工厂处理废料。
This factory processes waste materials.
这些废纸可以回收。
This waste paper can be recycled.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "waste" in Chinese?
"waste" in Chinese is 废 (fèi).
Fei meaning Chinese
废 (fèi) means "Waste; to abolish".
How is 废 pronounced?
It is pronounced fèi (written as fei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "waste" in Chinese characters?
It is written 废 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 废?
废 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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