§ Understanding 扔掉 (rēng diào)
扔掉 (rēng diào) means "to throw away" or "to discard." It implies a definitive action of getting rid of something you no longer want or need. Think of it as throwing something into the trash. It's a common and straightforward verb for disposal.
请把垃圾扔掉。
- Translation Hint
- Please throw away the trash.
这件旧衣服我准备扔掉。
- Translation Hint
- I'm going to throw away these old clothes.
§ Alternatives to 扔掉
While 扔掉 is your go-to for general "throwing away," Chinese has other words that describe similar actions with slightly different implications. Knowing these will help you express yourself more precisely.
丢 (diū): This word also means "to throw" or "to lose." It's often used interchangeably with 扔掉, especially in informal contexts. However, 丢 can also imply losing something unintentionally, whereas 扔掉 always means intentional disposal.
我把钥匙丢了。
- Translation Hint
- I lost my keys.
You wouldn't use 扔掉 here because losing keys is not an intentional act of discarding.
抛弃 (pāoqì): This word means "to abandon" or "to forsake." It carries a stronger emotional or moral connotation than 扔掉. You use it for discarding people, relationships, or ideals, not typically physical objects. It suggests a more serious or regrettable act of letting go.
他抛弃了自己的家庭。
- Translation Hint
- He abandoned his family.
Here, 扔掉 would be incorrect because it doesn't convey the emotional weight of abandoning a family.
丢弃 (diūqì): This is a more formal synonym for 扔掉, also meaning "to discard" or "to abandon." It's often used for things that are unwanted or no longer useful, similar to 扔掉, but can sometimes imply a slightly more deliberate or formal act of rejection. It's often used in written contexts or for more significant items.
请不要随意丢弃垃圾。
- Translation Hint
- Please do not litter (literally: casually discard trash).
§ When to Use 扔掉
Stick with 扔掉 when you're talking about:
Literally throwing something into the trash or a designated disposal area.
Getting rid of unwanted physical items.
An intentional act of discarding.
Remember, while some of these words overlap in meaning, choosing the right one will make your Chinese sound more natural and accurate. Focus on 扔掉 for your everyday "throw away" needs, and gradually learn the nuances of its alternatives.
Grammar to Know
扔掉 can be used directly with an object to indicate what is being thrown away.
我需要扔掉这些旧报纸。 (Wǒ xūyào rēngdiào zhèxiē jiù bàozhǐ.) - I need to throw away these old newspapers.
It can be used in a resultative verb compound, where '掉' (diào) indicates the result of something falling off or being removed.
他把垃圾扔掉了。 (Tā bǎ lājī rēngdiào le.) - He threw away the trash.
扔掉 can be used metaphorically to mean discarding something abstract, like an idea or a habit.
你应该扔掉那些坏习惯。 (Nǐ yīnggāi rēngdiào nàxiē huài xíguàn.) - You should get rid of those bad habits.
When using '把' (bǎ) construction, '扔掉' comes after the object.
请把这些旧衣服扔掉。 (Qǐng bǎ zhèxiē jiù yīfu rēngdiào.) - Please throw away these old clothes.
It can be followed by a place or direction if you want to specify where something is thrown.
他把球扔掉了窗外。 (Tā bǎ qiú rēngdiào le chuāngwài.) - He threw the ball out the window.
Examples by Level
请把垃圾扔掉。
Please throw away the trash.
我需要扔掉旧报纸。
I need to throw away the old newspapers.
别把食物扔掉，还可以吃。
Don't throw away the food, it's still edible.
他把坏了的玩具扔掉了。
He threw away the broken toy.
这些衣服太小了，可以扔掉了。
These clothes are too small, you can throw them away.
她把不要的东西都扔掉了。
She threw away everything she didn't want.
请你把这个空瓶子扔掉。
Please throw away this empty bottle.
我们把旧家具扔掉了。
We threw away the old furniture.
这本书我已经看完了，可以扔掉了。
I have finished reading this book, I can throw it away.
A common way to express completion of an action is using 'V完'.
请你把垃圾扔掉，好吗？
Could you please throw away the trash?
The particle '好吗' at the end of a sentence forms a polite suggestion or request.
旧衣服不要扔掉，可以捐给需要的人。
Don't throw away old clothes, you can donate them to people in need.
'不要' is used to express prohibition or to tell someone not to do something.
他把坏掉的手机扔掉了。
He threw away the broken phone.
'坏掉' indicates that something is broken or no longer working.
过期食品一定要扔掉，不能吃。
Expired food must be thrown away, it cannot be eaten.
'一定要' means 'must' or 'definitely'.
这些旧报纸可以扔掉了，没有用了。
These old newspapers can be thrown away, they are useless.
'没有用了' means 'useless' or 'no longer useful'.
我决定把那些不好的回忆都扔掉。
I decided to throw away all those bad memories.
'决定' means 'to decide'.
请不要把电池扔到普通垃圾桶里。
Please do not throw batteries into the regular trash can.
'扔到' indicates throwing something to a specific location.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a person named **Reng** (扔) who is always **diāo** (掉) things. He just can't hold onto anything, so he's constantly throwing things away or dropping them.
Visual Association
Picture a trash can with a big red 'X' over it, and someone actively tossing something into it. The action of 'throwing away' is what you want to associate with 扔掉.
Word Web
Challenge
Think about things you might throw away in your daily life. Can you form simple sentences using '扔掉'? For example: '我把旧报纸扔掉了.' (Wǒ bǎ jiù bàozhǐ rēngdiào le. - I threw away the old newspapers.) or '请你把这个空瓶子扔掉.' (Qǐng nǐ bǎ zhège kōng píngzi rēngdiào. - Please throw away this empty bottle.)
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Cleaning your room/house
- 你应该把这些旧衣服扔掉。
- 我应该扔掉这些过期食品吗？
- 这些东西太旧了，我们扔掉吧。
Taking out trash
- 请把垃圾扔掉。
- 别忘了扔掉厨房的垃圾。
- 我来扔掉这些空瓶子。
Decluttering / Getting rid of unwanted items
- 我决定把一些旧书扔掉。
- 你真的要扔掉这个吗？
- 我把所有不用的东西都扔掉了。
Dealing with broken items
- 这个手机坏了，我得把它扔掉。
- 这把椅子不能用了，扔掉吧。
- 我们把那些坏了的玩具扔掉。
Figurative use (discarding ideas, habits)
- 你应该扔掉那些坏习惯。
- 我们不能扔掉这个计划。
- 她决定扔掉过去，重新开始。
Conversation Starters
"你最近有没有扔掉什么东西？"
"你觉得什么时候应该扔掉旧东西？"
"你家里有很多东西需要扔掉吗？"
"你一般多久扔一次垃圾？"
"你有没有什么难以扔掉的东西？"
Journal Prompts
描述一次你扔掉了很多东西的经历。你扔掉了什么？为什么？
写一篇关于“扔掉”坏习惯的日记。你有什么坏习惯想扔掉？你会怎么做？
想象你正在整理一个房间。你会扔掉哪些东西？你会留下哪些？
你对环保有什么看法？你是如何通过“扔掉”来减少浪费的？
思考“扔掉”对你来说意味着什么。它仅仅是丢弃物品，还是有更深层的含义？
Test Yourself 42 questions
This sentence asks 'What did you throw away?'
This sentence means 'He threw away the old newspapers.'
This sentence means 'Please don't throw away these flowers.'
This sentence means 'Please throw away the trash.' The common structure is '请 (please) + 把 (introduces object) + object + 扔掉 (throw away).'
This means 'I want to throw away this old piece of clothing.' The structure 'subject + 想 (want to) + 把 (introduces object) + object + 扔掉 (throw away)' is used.
This sentence asks 'Why do you want to throw away these books?' The question word '为什么 (why)' comes after the subject.
What should be thrown away?
What did the speaker decide to throw away?
What is the condition of the box?
Read this aloud:
我应该把这些旧鞋扔掉吗？
Focus: 扔掉 (rēng diào)
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Read this aloud:
垃圾桶在哪里？我想把这个空瓶子扔掉。
Focus: 扔掉 (rēng diào)
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Read this aloud:
请把不再需要的东西扔掉。
Focus: 扔掉 (rēng diào)
You said:
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You just cleaned your room and found a lot of old things. Write a short paragraph about what you decided to throw away and why. Use '扔掉' at least once.
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Sample answer
我今天打扫房间，发现了很多旧东西。有一些旧衣服我已经不穿了，所以决定把它们扔掉。还有一些旧杂志，占了很多空间，我也把它们扔掉了。
Your friend is moving to a new apartment. Advise them on what they should consider throwing away to make their move easier. Use '扔掉' at least once.
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Sample answer
搬家前，你应该检查一下家里有没有不必要的东西。旧的家具或者你不再用的物品，可以考虑扔掉，这样可以减轻搬家时的负担。
Describe a time when you had to throw away something with sentimental value. How did you feel about it? Use '扔掉' at least once.
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Sample answer
我有一次不得不扔掉一个朋友送给我的旧玩具。虽然它对我很有纪念意义，但是已经坏了，而且占了很多空间。我当时有点舍不得，但还是决定扔掉它。
小明为什么决定扔掉办公室里的旧文件和设备？
Read this passage:
小明最近开始了他的新工作。他发现办公室里有很多旧文件和不再使用的设备。为了让工作环境更整洁，他决定花一个下午的时间，把这些没用的东西都扔掉。
小明为什么决定扔掉办公室里的旧文件和设备？
文章中明确提到“为了让工作环境更整洁，他决定把这些没用的东西都扔掉。”
文章中明确提到“为了让工作环境更整洁，他决定把这些没用的东西都扔掉。”
根据文章，李阿姨为什么犹豫是否扔掉旧报纸和杂志？
Read this passage:
李阿姨的家里有很多旧报纸和杂志。她的女儿建议她把这些旧纸张扔掉，因为它们占用了太多空间，而且也容易积灰。李阿姨觉得女儿说得有道理，但又有点犹豫，因为她有时候会回顾以前的新闻。
根据文章，李阿姨为什么犹豫是否扔掉旧报纸和杂志？
文章中写道“李阿姨觉得女儿说得有道理，但又有点犹豫，因为她有时候会回顾以前的新闻。”
文章中写道“李阿姨觉得女儿说得有道理，但又有点犹豫，因为她有时候会回顾以前的新闻。”
王老师建议学生们什么时候扔掉铅笔和橡皮？
Read this passage:
王老师告诉学生们，写完作业后要检查自己的铅笔和橡皮。如果铅笔太短或者橡皮用完了，就应该扔掉，换新的。这样才能保证学习用品的质量，更好地完成学习任务。
王老师建议学生们什么时候扔掉铅笔和橡皮？
文章中提到“如果铅笔太短或者橡皮用完了，就应该扔掉，换新的。”
文章中提到“如果铅笔太短或者橡皮用完了，就应该扔掉，换新的。”
她把旧衣服都___了。
“扔掉” specifically means to throw away or discard something no longer wanted. “丢下” means to leave behind, “放弃” means to give up, and “遗弃” means to abandon.
为了环保，我们应该尽量少___垃圾。
“扔掉” is the most common and appropriate verb for throwing away general trash. “丢失” means to lose, “倒掉” means to pour out, and “抛弃” means to abandon, often used for people or abstract concepts.
这些过期的食物都应该被___。
For expired food that is no longer edible, “扔掉” (to throw away) is the correct action. While “处理” (to handle/deal with) is a broader term, “扔掉” specifies the action. “消化” means to digest, and “回收” means to recycle.
“扔掉”可以用来形容把不想要的旧家具处理掉。
Yes, “扔掉” is suitable for discarding old furniture that is no longer wanted.
当我们说“扔掉一个机会”时，意思是抓住了这个机会。
No, “扔掉一个机会” would mean to 'throw away' or squander an opportunity, not to seize it. The correct phrase would be 抓住机会 (to seize an opportunity).
如果你不需要某个文件了，你可以把它扔掉。
Yes, if a document is no longer needed, it can be “扔掉” (thrown away).
You just decluttered your room and found many items you no longer need. Write a short paragraph describing what you decided to 扔掉 (rēngdiào) and why. Use at least two examples of items.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我决定扔掉一些旧衣服，因为它们已经不合身了。我还扔掉了一些坏了的玩具，因为它们已经没用了。最后，我扔掉了一些旧书，因为我已经看完了，而且占据了太多空间。
Imagine you are helping a friend move. They have a lot of old things. Write a short dialogue where you suggest to your friend to 扔掉 (rēngdiào) some items. Include at least two different items.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
你这些旧家具真的还要吗？我觉得有些可以扔掉了。 朋友：嗯，是有点多。你看这个破损的椅子，确实没什么用了。 我：对啊，还有这个旧电器，不是早就坏了吗？一起扔掉吧，省点空间。
Describe a situation where you had to 扔掉 (rēngdiào) something important to you, even if it was difficult. Explain why you had to do it.
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Sample answer
在我搬家的时候，我不得不扔掉一些旧的纪念品。虽然它们对我来说很有意义，但是新家空间有限，我实在没有办法都带走。扔掉的时候我很不舍，但这是无奈的选择。
小明为什么决定扔掉旧物？
Read this passage:
小明最近在整理房间，他发现了很多旧杂志和一些不再穿的衣服。他想把这些东西扔掉，但是又觉得有些可惜。他的妈妈告诉他，如果这些东西已经没有用了，就应该扔掉，这样才能让房间更整洁。小明听了妈妈的话，决定扔掉大部分旧物。
小明为什么决定扔掉旧物？
文章中明确提到“如果这些东西已经没有用了，就应该扔掉，这样才能让房间更整洁”，并且小明听了妈妈的话决定扔掉，因此C是正确答案。
文章中明确提到“如果这些东西已经没有用了，就应该扔掉，这样才能让房间更整洁”，并且小明听了妈妈的话决定扔掉，因此C是正确答案。
根据短文，经理要求员工扔掉什么？
Read this passage:
公司决定更新所有的办公设备，所以旧的电脑和打印机都需要处理。经理要求员工把所有不需要的文件都扔掉，以便在搬到新办公室之前清理干净。许多员工都觉得这是一项繁琐的任务，但为了效率，他们还是认真执行了。
根据短文，经理要求员工扔掉什么？
文章中写道“经理要求员工把所有不需要的文件都扔掉”，因此C是正确答案。
文章中写道“经理要求员工把所有不需要的文件都扔掉”，因此C是正确答案。
环保组织建议在扔掉旧物之前考虑什么？
Read this passage:
环保组织倡导大家减少浪费，不随便扔掉可以回收利用的物品。他们建议，在扔掉旧物之前，先考虑一下这些物品是否可以捐赠、修理或者回收。这样不仅可以保护环境，还能帮助有需要的人。
环保组织建议在扔掉旧物之前考虑什么？
文章中明确提到“在扔掉旧物之前，先考虑一下这些物品是否可以捐赠、修理或者回收”，因此B是正确答案。
文章中明确提到“在扔掉旧物之前，先考虑一下这些物品是否可以捐赠、修理或者回收”，因此B是正确答案。
因为旧手机已经完全坏了，我不得不把它___。
“扔掉”指把没用的东西丢掉，口语常用。
请不要随意把垃圾___在地上。
“扔掉”在此处表示随意丢弃，符合语境。
这些过期的食物应该被___，以免引起食物中毒。
对于不再有用或有害的物品，通常用“扔掉”来表示丢弃。
他下定决心要___所有关于她的回忆。
“抛弃”除了指丢弃物品，也可以指抛弃某种思想、情感或关系，比“扔掉”更具情感色彩。
由于经济不景气，许多企业不得不___一些不盈利的业务。
“放弃”指不再坚持或拥有，常用于抽象概念，如机会、权利或计划。
工厂被责令停止生产，并___所有未经处理的废料。
“丢弃”与“扔掉”意思相近，但有时“丢弃”更强调随意性和不负责任地丢掉。
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