弃置 (qì zhì) — (formal) to discard, to abandon (something placed or set aside)
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to discard or abandon.' Stronger than 抛弃 (give up/throw away a person or thing); 抛弃 covers people and ideals, while 弃置 emphasizes leaving something in place unused.
verb
(formal) to discardto abandon (something placed or set aside)
Examples
- 弃置。Zhè ge jì huà yīn wèi zī jīn bù zú ér qì zhì le.This plan was abandoned due to insufficient funds.
- 弃置，。Jiù shè bèi bèi qì zhì zài cāng kù lǐ, zài yě méi yǒu rén yòng guò.The old equipment was left abandoned in the warehouse, never used again.
- 弃置，。Tā qì zhì le yǐ qián de xiǎng fǎ, kāi shǐ xué xí xīn de fāng fǎ.He discarded his previous ideas and began learning new methods.
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