fai3 hei3 mat6廢棄物废弃物
Jyutpingfai3 hei3 mat6
Yalefai hei maht
Definition
Waste, rubbish, or discarded materials.
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to discarded items that are considered trash or waste, often carrying a slightly more formal or technical tone than the common word 垃圾. While 垃圾 is the everyday term for general household or street rubbish, 廢棄物 is frequently encountered in official signage, environmental reports, or news regarding waste management. Using it in casual conversation may sound slightly detached or overly precise.
Measure word
deoi1堆dēuiExamples
There is a lot of litter here, it is so dirty.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe small pieces of trash like candy wrappers or cigarette butts in casual speech, as it sounds too clinical; stick to 垃圾 for everyday litter.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
