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March 24, 2026
废墟(廢墟)fèixū(fei4xu1)
废墟 (fèixū) refers to the remains of a building or structure that has been destroyed or abandoned, often due to disasters or neglect. This term is commonly used in contexts related to archaeology, history, natural disasters, and urban decay, emphasizing the loss and remnants of what once existed.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,废墟 often evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past events, particularly in relation to historical sites that have been preserved or memorialized after destruction, such as after the Sichuan earthquake.
Memory Tip
Imagine a once-grand palace now reduced to '废墟' (fèixū) — a 'feisty shoe' left behind in the ruins. The character 废 (fèi) suggests waste, while 墟 (xū) hints at a market or place, together conjuring an image of a desolate marketplace where only memories linger.
Meanings of 废墟
fèixū(fei4xu1)
1ruins
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About 废墟
废墟Simplified
廢墟Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 废墟
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废墟 (fèixū) vs ruins (遗迹 yíjì) — use 废墟 for structures that are completely destroyed or abandoned, while 遗迹 refers to remnants of historical significance that may still retain some form.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a once-grand palace now reduced to '废墟' (fèixū) — a 'feisty shoe' left behind in the ruins. The character 废 (fèi) suggests waste, while 墟 (xū) hints at a market or place, together conjuring an image of a desolate marketplace where only memories linger.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 废墟 with similar words like 遗址 (yízhǐ), which means 'site of historical interest' but does not imply destruction. This term is more formal and is often used in written contexts, such as literature or news reports about disasters.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 废墟 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to history and culture, such as 遗产 (yíchǎn, heritage) or 文化 (wénhuà, culture). Students should focus on its usage in both spoken and written forms, as well as its connotations of loss.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,废墟 often evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past events, particularly in relation to historical sites that have been preserved or memorialized after destruction, such as after the Sichuan earthquake.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mispronounce 废墟 as 'fèi xǔ', using the wrong tone for the second character. The correct pronunciation is 'fèi xū', with the first character in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone.
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Grammar Patterns of 废墟
废墟 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他被埋在____下面达好几个小时。
He was buried under the debris for several hours.
Example Sentences for 废墟 (8)
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他被埋在废墟下面达好几个小时。
tā bèi mái zài fèi xū xià miàn dá hǎo jī gè xiǎo shí。
He was buried under the debris for several hours.
2
诺曼人建造了这座后来在克伦威尔统治时期变成废墟的城堡。
nuò màn rén jiàn zào le zhè zuò hòu lái zài kè lún wēi ěr tǒng zhì shí qī biàn chéng fèi xū de chéng bǎo。
The Normans built the castle which was reduced to ruins under Cromwell.
Some of the rescue workers and doctors were trapped under the ruins.
Cultural Notes for 废墟
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture,废墟 often evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection on past events, particularly in relation to historical sites that have been preserved or memorialized after destruction, such as after the Sichuan earthquake.
Frequently Asked Questions about 废墟
废墟 focuses on the ruins of destroyed structures, while 遗址 refers to historical sites that may still have some remnants of their original state.
Typically, 废墟 is used specifically for physical structures, but it can metaphorically describe the remnants of ideas or cultures.
It is pronounced as fèi xū, with the first syllable in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone.
