Meaning
This phrase combines 重复 (to repeat) and 使用 (to use), literally meaning 'repeatedly use.' It refers to the action of using something more than once, either the same item multiple times or the same method/approach in different situations. It's commonly used in environmental contexts, technical settings, and everyday discussions about resource efficiency.
Usage
Frequently appears in environmental and sustainability discussions, particularly regarding recycling and reducing waste. Also used in software and technical contexts for reusable code or components. The phrase can describe both physical objects (like bottles, bags) and abstract concepts (like methods, passwords, designs).
Examples
- 01为了保护环境，我们应该重复使用塑料袋。, .To protect the environment, we should reuse plastic bags.
- 02这个密码不能重复使用，每次登录都要换一个新的。, .This password cannot be reused; you need to change to a new one each time you log in.
Characters
Common collocations
- 可重复使用reusable
- 重复使用率reuse rate
- 重复使用资源to reuse resources
Antonyms
Origin
Compound phrase formed from the modern Chinese word 重复 (repeat/duplicate) and 使用 (use/employ), both of which are themselves compounds from classical Chinese roots.