wui4 sau1 tung2回收筒

Jyutpingwui4 sau1 tung2

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Definition

Recycle bin or recycling bin.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the digital folder on a computer desktop where deleted files are temporarily stored before permanent removal. While the term is a direct translation of the computer interface, it is universally understood by Hong Kong users. It is distinct from the physical recycling bins found on the street, which are usually referred to as 回收箱.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你gam6撳co3錯zai3掣zoeng1將go3個dong2檔on3案deu6掉zo2咗jap6入wui4回sau1收tung2筒aa4呀。

You pressed the wrong button and threw the file into the recycle bin.

gei3記dak1得cing1清hung1空wui4回sau1收tung2筒jap6入min6面di1啲laap6垃saap3圾wo5喎。

Remember to empty the trash inside the recycle bin.

Common phrases

cing1清hung1空wui4回sau1收tung2筒

empty the recycle bin

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the physical recycling bins for paper or plastic found in public spaces, which are called 回收箱. Using 回收筒 for a physical bin will sound like you are referring to a computer file folder.