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再生

zàishēng
verb HSK 6 #7,592

Meanings

  1. 1 to regenerate; to be reborn
  2. 2 to recycle; to reclaim

Examples

废物可以再生利用。
Fèiwù kěyǐ zàishēng lìyòng.
Waste can be recycled and reused.
蜥蜴的尾巴断了可以再生。
Xīyì de wěiba duàn le kěyǐ zàishēng.
A lizard's tail can regenerate after being cut off.
再生纸有利于环保。
Zàishēng zhǐ yǒulì yú huánbǎo.
Recycled paper is good for the environment.

Tips

usage
Common compounds: 再生资源 (renewable resources), 再生纸 (recycled paper), 再生能源 (renewable energy).
culture
In Buddhist context, 再生 can mean reincarnation/rebirth, similar to 轮回 (lúnhuí).

Stroke Order

再 zài
生 shēng