‘屏弃’ is a formal, literary verb meaning ‘to discard utterly’ or ‘to cast aside completely’, often implying a deliberate, resolute rejection of something undesirable—such as outdated ideas, harmful habits, or false beliefs. The first character 屏 (bǐng) means ‘to suppress’, ‘to hold back’, or ‘to shut out’, while 弃 (qì) means ‘to abandon’ or ‘to discard’. Together, they intensify the sense of total, conscious renunciation—not just letting go, but actively expelling or rejecting.

This word appears frequently in written Chinese: editorials, academic writing, policy documents, and moral exhortations. It carries a strong evaluative tone and is rarely used in casual speech. Unlike simpler synonyms like ‘扔掉’ (to throw away) or ‘丢掉’ (to lose/discard), ‘屏弃’ emphasizes ethical or intellectual judgment and often co-occurs with abstract nouns (e.g., ‘陈腐观念’, ‘错误思想’). It’s commonly paired with verbs like ‘坚决’ (resolutely) or ‘彻底’ (thoroughly) to reinforce its absoluteness.