动用

dòngyòng

to put to use; to draw on

Dictionary entry

to utilize; to put sth to use

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See it in sentences

他动用了自己的存款。

Tā dòngyòng le zìjǐ de cúnkuǎn.

English

He drew on his own savings.

动用公款可以吗?

Dòngyòng gōngkuǎn kěyǐ ma?

English

Is it permissible to use public funds?

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