用来

yònglái

to be used for

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来

See it in sentences

这个碗用来吃饭。

Zhège wǎn yònglái chī fàn.

English

This bowl is used for meals.

这些钱用来买书。

Zhèxiē qián yònglái mǎi shū.

English

This money is used to buy books.

Goes with

  • 用来写字used for writing
  • 用来做饭used for cooking
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