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公用
gōngyòng
Description
"公用"的意思是给大家一起用的，不是一个人的。
"公用" means something shared by everyone, not belonging to just one person.
比如公用电话、公用厕所，很多人都可以用。
For example, 公用电话 (public phone) and 公用厕所 (public restroom) can be used by many people.
Meanings
公用gōngyòng
for public or common use; shared
这个电脑是公用的。
This computer is shared.
公用gōngyòng
for official/business use (not private)
这辆车是公用的，不能私人用。
This car is for public use and cannot be used privately.
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Notes
- Etymology
公 (public/common) + 用 (use), literally "public use."
- Nuance
contrasts with 私用 (private use); often describes shared or work-related items.
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