Korean word

재활용

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaehwaryong

Meaning

  • nounrecycling

Example

저는 재활용을 실천해요.cheo neun chae hwa ryong eul sil cheon hae yo

I practice recycling.

Illustration for 재활용 (recycling)

More examples

이건 재활용 봉투에 넣어 주세요.i geon chae hwa ryong pong tu e neo eo chu se yo

Please put this in the recycling bag.

Core concept

Materials are collected after use, returned to a usable form, and made into new products.

Common phrases

  • 재활용 봉투chae hwa ryong pong tu

    recycling bag

  • 재활용 쓰레기chae hwa ryong sseu re gi

    recyclable waste

  • 재활용 표시chae hwa ryong pyo si

    recycling symbol

Similar words

재사용chaesayong: Using a previously used item again instead of throwing it away.
분리수거pullisugeo: Separating household waste by material before collection.
재활용품chaehwaryongpum: Objects suitable for collection and processing into reusable materials.

Definition in Korean

쓰고 남은 자원이나 포장 등을 회수해 재료로 되돌려 다른 제품으로 만드는 것.sseu go na meun cha wo ni na po jang teung eul hoe su hae chae ryo ro toe dol lyeo ta reun che pu meu ro man deu neun keot

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning "again" and "put to effective use", highlighting a new use for recovered materials.

Usage tips

  • Korean sorting guidance often treats containers and packaging by material, so the correct disposal method can differ from one item to another.

Opposites

  • 소각sogakincinerationnoun
  • 매립maeriplandfillnoun

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