可重复使用 (kě chóng fù shǐ yòng)

adjective / verb phrase HSK 5

Traditional 可重複使用

kě chóng fù shǐ yòng

reusable · can be used repeatedly

Meaning

This phrase describes something that can be used multiple times rather than being single-use or disposable. It's commonly applied to products, materials, or systems designed for repeated application without losing functionality.

Usage

Frequently used in environmental, technical, and consumer contexts to describe eco-friendly products or efficient systems. Often appears as an adjective modifying nouns like bags, containers, rockets, or resources. The phrase emphasizes sustainability and resource efficiency.

Examples

01
为了保护环境，我们应该多使用可重复使用的袋子。
Wèi le bǎo hù huán jìng, wǒ men yīng gāi duō shǐ yòng kě chóng fù shǐ yòng de dài zi.
To protect the environment, we should use more reusable bags.
02
这家公司开发了可重复使用的航天器技术。
Zhè jiā gōng sī kāi fā le kě chóng fù shǐ yòng de háng tiān qì jì shù.
This company has developed reusable spacecraft technology.

Characters

Common collocations

可重复使用的购物袋
kě chóng fù shǐ yòng de gòu wù dài
reusable shopping bag
可重复使用火箭
kě chóng fù shǐ yòng huǒ jiàn
reusable rocket
可重复使用材料
kě chóng fù shǐ yòng cái liào
reusable materials

Antonyms

一次性yī cì xìngdisposable, single-use

Origin

A modern compound formed from 可 (able to) + 重复 (repeat) + 使用 (use). This transparent construction became common in the late 20th century with increased environmental awareness.