用

yòng

to use; to employ

Dictionary entry

to use; to make use of; to employ; (coverb) with; using; to need; to have to (usu. used in the negative or in questions)

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用

See it in sentences

我用手机打电话。

Wǒ yòng shǒujī dǎ diànhuà.

English

I use my phone to make calls.

这个电脑很好用。

Zhège diànnǎo hěn hǎo yòng.

English

This computer is very easy to use.

Goes with

  • 用手机use a phone
  • 用笔use a pen
  • 有用useful
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