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    Expressing "to throw" with 扔 (rēng)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    扔 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 扔 (rēng) means "to throw" or "to toss," describing the action of propelling something through the air with force. It is a common everyday verb used for both literal throwing and figuratively discarding something.

    Examples

    • 别把垃圾扔在地上,扔到垃圾桶里去。

      bié bǎ lājī rēng zài dì shàng, rēng dào lājī tǒng lǐ qù.

      Don't throw trash on the ground — throw it in the trash can.

    • 他生气地把手机扔到了沙发上。

      tā shēngqì de bǎ shǒujī rēng dào le shāfā shàng.

      He angrily threw his phone onto the sofa.

    • 这些旧衣服你不要就扔了吧。

      zhèxiē jiù yīfu nǐ bú yào jiù rēng le ba.

      If you don't want these old clothes, just throw them away.

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