利用

lì yòng

HSK 5

Meaning

to exploit
to make use of
to use
to take advantage of
to utilize

Definition

使用人或事物为自己服务，常指充分发挥其作用或为自己谋利。

To use or take advantage of someone or something for one's own benefit or purpose.

Usage

作为动词，后接宾语，可用于中性、正面或负面语境。中性：利用资源；正面：利用机会；负面：利用他人。

Used as a verb, followed by an object. Can be neutral (e.g., use resources), positive (e.g., seize an opportunity), or negative (e.g., exploit others).

Examples

1 我们可以利用太阳能发电。(We can use solar energy to generate electricity.)
2 他总爱利用别人的善良。(He always likes to take advantage of other people's kindness.)
3 我们要善于利用时间。(We should make good use of time.)
4 这个软件可以帮你利用碎片时间学习。(This software helps you use fragmented time to study.)
5 他利用职权谋取私利。(He abused his power for personal gain.)

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