Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
用
yòng
Description
"用"是一个很常见的字，意思是使用东西。
"用" is a very common character meaning to use something.
我们说"用手机"、"用中文"，也可以说"没用"，意思是没有用处。
We say "用手机" (use a phone), "用中文" (use Chinese), and also "没用" (useless), meaning it has no use.
Meanings
用yòng
to use; to make use of
我用手机看电影。
I watch movies on my phone.
用yòng
use; usefulness; purpose
这个东西很有用。
This thing is very useful.
用yòng
need (usually in negative)
你不用来了。
You don't need to come.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
用 marks the instrument or means, often translated as "with" or "by".
- Usage
不用 means "no need to" and is very common in daily speech.
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