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使用

shǐyòng

Description

"使用"的意思是用东西来做事,比如使用电脑、使用手机。

"使用" means to use something to do things, like using a computer or using a phone.

这个词比"用"更正式一点,常常在说明书和公共场所看到。

This word is a bit more formal than "用" and is often seen in manuals and public places.

Meanings

使用shǐyòng

to use; to make use of

请不要在这里使用手机。

Please do not use your phone here.

使用shǐyòng

use; usage

这台机器的使用很简单。

This machine is very easy to use.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    使 (to cause/use) + 用 (to use), two near-synonymous characters combined.

  • Nuance

    more formal than 用; common in manuals, signs, and written instructions.

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