ceon4 waan4 zoi3 jung6循環再用循环再用
Jyutpingceon4 waan4 zoi3 jung6
Yalechèuhn wàahn joi yuhng
Definition
To recycle and reuse.
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How it's used
Focuses on the practical act of giving an item a second life rather than the industrial process of breaking materials down. While often used interchangeably with the concept of recycling, it specifically emphasizes the utility of the object being kept in circulation. It is commonly heard in environmental campaigns and household advice regarding sustainability.
Examples
These plastic bottles can be recycled and reused.
Do you usually recycle and reuse waste paper?
Related words
Common phrases
recycled materials
recycling program
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 循環再造, which specifically refers to the industrial process of recycling materials into new products. Using 循環再用 for a factory process can sound slightly imprecise to native speakers.
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