HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
废 — waste
- Reading
- fèi
- Meaning
- waste; useless; to abolish
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
废 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fèi and it means waste; useless; to abolish. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
废 appears in everyday chinese words such as 废 (abolish, discard; waste), 作废 (cancel, invalidate) and 废品 (waste product, scrap).
Chinese words containing 废
Frequently asked questions
What does 废 mean in Chinese?
废 means waste; useless; to abolish in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 废 read?
废 is read fèi. Reading it inside real words — 废 and 作废 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 废 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 废 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 废 in a word?
A common word containing 废 is 废 (fèi) — "abolish, discard; waste". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 废 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 废 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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