fai3廢废
Jyutpingfai3
Yalefai
Definition
To abolish, discard, or stop using.
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How it's used
Beyond the formal sense of abolishing laws or systems, this character is extremely common as a colloquial adjective meaning useless or trash. It often describes people who are lazy or lack ambition, or objects that are broken beyond repair. When used as a verb, it can also imply rendering something ineffective or physically disabling someone.
Examples
This rule has already been abolished.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the adjective usage with the verb. While 廢除 is a formal verb for abolishing a system, calling a person 廢 is a harsh, informal insult implying they are good for nothing.
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