浪费
To use more of something than is necessary or to use it in a way that does not produce the best results. Common in discussions on resources and efficiency.
Examples
3 of 5别浪费时间在这些无聊的事情上。
Don't waste time on these boring things.
政府必须惩治官僚主义造成的资金浪费。
The government must punish the waste of funds caused by bureaucracy.
这简直是极大的浪费！
This is simply a huge waste!
Word Family
Memory Tip
'浪' (làng) can mean wave/careless, and '费' (fèi) means cost/fee.
Quick Quiz
我们应该从小养成节约的习惯，反对___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 浪费
Examples
别浪费时间在这些无聊的事情上。
everydayDon't waste time on these boring things.
政府必须惩治官僚主义造成的资金浪费。
formalThe government must punish the waste of funds caused by bureaucracy.
这简直是极大的浪费！
informalThis is simply a huge waste!
研究显示，过度包装导致了严重的资源浪费。
academicResearch shows that excessive packaging leads to serious resource waste.
优化流程可以减少生产过程中的浪费。
businessOptimizing processes can reduce waste in the production process.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
铺张浪费
extravagance and waste
白白浪费
to waste in vain
零浪费
zero waste
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Very versatile; can apply to time, money, space, energy, or talent.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that '浪费' can be used as a noun as well as a verb.
Memory Tip
'浪' (làng) can mean wave/careless, and '费' (fèi) means cost/fee.
Word Origin
From '浪' (extravagant/loose) and '费' (expenditure).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'Clean Plate Campaign' (光盘行动) in China targets food waste.
Quick Quiz
我们应该从小养成节约的习惯，反对___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 浪费
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