English–Chinese

“e-waste” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindiàn zǐ lā jī

Example

请把这些电子垃圾带到回收点。qǐng bǎ zhè xiē diàn zǐ lā jī dài dào huí shōu diǎn

Please take these e-waste items to the recycling center.

Illustration for 电子垃圾 (e-waste)

How to say “e-waste” in Chinese

“E-waste” in Chinese is 电子垃圾 (diàn zǐ lā jī).

A stream of retired electronic devices and parts that needs a separate route for collection and treatment.

Full entry for 电子垃圾: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 电子垃圾

不要把电子垃圾随意丢在路边。bú yào bǎ diàn zǐ lā jī suí yì diū zài lù biān

Don't casually discard e-waste by the roadside.

Tips for using 电子垃圾

  • Chinese often treats this noun as a mass noun, so it can refer to one obsolete device, several accessories, or a mixed load without an English-style plural ending.

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