The Chinese word 用 means “to use” or “to employ”. It is a very common verb in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. For example, you might use it to talk about using a tool, using a language, using a particular method or strategy, or using a particular resource. It can also be used to indicate the purpose for which something is being used, as in the phrase “用来”, which means “used for”. Overall, 用 is an important and versatile word in Chinese, and it is essential for anyone learning the language to become familiar with its various uses and meanings.
Translation
Verb: to use, to employ, to apply
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们要用电脑做这个项目 | wǒmen yào yòng diànnǎo zuò zhège xiàngmù | We need to use a computer to do this project |
| 你有没有用过这种洗发水？ | nǐ yǒu méiyǒu yòngguò zhè zhǒng xǐfàshuǐ? | Have you ever used this kind of shampoo? |
| 这个工具可以用来修理自行车 | zhège gōngjù kěyǐ yòng lái xiūlǐ zìxíngchē | This tool can be used to repair bicycles |
| 我们可以用这个软件来制作漂亮的海报 | wǒmen kěyǐ yòng zhège ruǎnjiàn lái zhìzuò piàoliang de hǎibào | We can use this software to make beautiful posters |
| 你能不能用英语解释一下这个词的意思？ | nǐ néng bùnéng yòng yīngyǔ jiěshì yīxià zhège cí de yìsi? | Can you explain the meaning of this word in English? |
| 我们需要用很多材料来建造这个房子 | wǒmen xūyào yòng hěnduō cáiliào lái jiànzào zhège fángzi | We need to use a lot of materials to build this house |
| 我们可以用这个软件来保护我们的电脑 | wǒmen kěyǐ yòng zhège ruǎnjiàn lái bǎohù wǒmen de diànnǎo | We can use this software to protect our computer |
HSK
用 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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