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March 24, 2026
扔rēng(reng1)
The verb 扔 (rēng) means 'to throw' or 'to throw away.' It is commonly used in contexts where an object is tossed, discarded, or cast aside. This word conveys a sense of forceful action, often implying that the item is no longer wanted or needed.
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Cultural Note
Throwing away items can signify a fresh start in Chinese culture, particularly during 清明节 (Qīngmíng Jié) when people clean graves, throwing away dead flowers to honor ancestors. This act of letting go can symbolize both respect and renewal.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person angrily throwing their old shoes away. The character 扔 consists of the hand radical (扌), which suggests action or movement, combined with the sound component (日), hinting at 'a day' when they decided to clean up. Think of 'rēng' as 'ringing' out the old items from your life.
Meanings of 扔
rēng(reng1)
1to throw
2to throw away
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About 扔
扔Simplified
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扌Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
丢 (diū, to lose/discard) vs 扔 (rēng, to throw) — use 扔 when emphasizing the action of throwing something away forcefully.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person angrily throwing their old shoes away. The character 扔 consists of the hand radical (扌), which suggests action or movement, combined with the sound component (日), hinting at 'a day' when they decided to clean up. Think of 'rēng' as 'ringing' out the old items from your life.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 扔 with 送 (sòng), which means 'to give or send.' Remember that 扔 is about throwing away, not giving. It is generally informal and can be used in casual conversations, but be careful with its tone, as the first tone (rēng) must be pronounced correctly.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 4 HSK word, 扔 connects to other action verbs like 投 (tóu, to throw) and 拿 (ná, to take). Students should practice using 扔 in various sentences to become comfortable with its usage in different contexts and to distinguish it from similar verbs.
Cultural Note
Throwing away items can signify a fresh start in Chinese culture, particularly during 清明节 (Qīngmíng Jié) when people clean graves, throwing away dead flowers to honor ancestors. This act of letting go can symbolize both respect and renewal.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 扔 when they mean to say 'send' or 'give away,' confusing it with 送. For example, saying '我扔一个礼物给你' (I throw a gift to you) is incorrect; it should be '我送一个礼物给你' (I give you a gift).
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Grammar Patterns of 扔
扔 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Learners often confuse 扔 with other verbs of throwing, like 投 (tóu) which is used in more formal contexts or when talking about throwing objects with precision.
1
我扔掉了旧书。
I threw away the old books.
2
他投篮时总是很准。
He is always accurate when shooting the basketball.
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我____掉了旧书。
I threw away the old books.
Example Sentences for 扔 (10)
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1
把它扔进邮筒，要不然就让你的秘书发份传真。
bǎ tā rēng jìn yóu tǒng， ， yào bù rán jiù ràng nǐ de mì shū fā fèn chuán。
Pop it in the post, or get your secretary to fax it.
2
他扔给马隆一罐啤酒，自己也拿了一罐。
tā rēng gěi mǎ lóng yī guàn pí jiǔ， ， zì jǐ yě ná le yī。
He tossed Malone a can of beer, and took one himself.
When you get to the top, hurl the rope down, will you ?
6
她用力把烟灰缸从房间那头扔过来，差点砸到我的脑袋。
tā yòng lì bǎ yān huī gāng cóng fáng jiān nà tóu rēng guò lái， ， chà diǎn zá dào wǒ de nǎo。
She hurled the ashtray across the room, narrowly missing my head.
7
愤怒的人群向那辆车扔石头，然后放火烧它。
fèn nù de rén qún xiàng nà liàng chē rēng shí tóu， ， rán hòu fàng huǒ shāo。
The enraged crowd stoned the car, then set it on fire.
8
我犯了个愚蠢的错误，把那份文件扔掉了。
wǒ fàn le gè yú chǔn de cuò wù， ， bǎ nà fèn wén jiàn rēng diào。
I made a bit of a boob throwing that file away.
9
他扔掉我的信，以为那不过又是些选举传单。
tā rēng diào wǒ de xìn， ， yǐ wéi nà bù guò yòu shì xiē xuǎn jǔ chuán。
He threw away my letter, thinking it was just more election bumf.
10
他把那张纸扔进火里，纸飘进了烟道。
tā bǎ nà zhāng zhǐ rēng jìn huǒ lǐ， ， zhǐ piāo jìn le yān。
He threw the paper onto the fire and it flew up the chimney.
Cultural Notes for 扔
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In traditional Chinese culture, throwing away old items is often seen as a way to make room for new opportunities and prosperity in life. It's common to declutter before the Lunar New Year, symbolizing a fresh start.
🏮Cultural insight
Throwing away items can signify a fresh start in Chinese culture, particularly during 清明节 (Qīngmíng Jié) when people clean graves, throwing away dead flowers to honor ancestors. This act of letting go can symbolize both respect and renewal.
Word Family of 扔
Words Containing This Character4
扔rēngto throw
扔掉to throw away
扔下to throw down
扔弃to abandon扔棄
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Frequently Asked Questions about 扔
Yes, 扔 (rēng) is frequently used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing actions involving throwing or discarding objects. It's a versatile verb that can be applied in various scenarios, making it important for learners to master.
Some synonyms for 扔 (rēng) include 投 (tóu), which means 'to throw' or 'to pitch,' and 抛 (pāo), which means 'to toss' or 'to fling.' Each synonym may have slightly different connotations or usages depending on the context.
扔 (rēng) means 'to throw' or 'to throw away' in Chinese. It can refer to physically throwing an object or discarding something. This verb is commonly used in various contexts, such as throwing a ball or getting rid of trash.
You can use 扔 (rēng) in sentences to indicate the action of throwing something. For example, you could say '我把球扔给你' (Wǒ bǎ qiú rēng gěi nǐ), which means 'I throw the ball to you.' This shows the direct transfer of the object through the action of throwing.
Yes, 扔 can be used for both casual throwing, like tossing a ball, and for discarding items.
扔 is generally used in informal contexts, so it's best suited for casual conversations.
While both mean 'to throw,' 扔 often implies throwing away or discarding, whereas 投 is used more for throwing in a targeted manner or for sports.
