用
yòng
Meaning
- to use; to make use of; to employ
- (coverb) with; using
- to need; to have to (usu. used in the negative or in questions)
Definition
使用；利用。
to use; to employ.
Usage
作为动词，表示使用某物或某人来达到某种目的。也可表示需要，常用于否定结构“不用”表示不需要。
As a verb, it indicates using something or someone to achieve a purpose. It can also indicate necessity, often used in negative structures like '不用' meaning 'no need'.
Examples
- 1 我用电脑写文章。 (I use a computer to write articles.)
- 2 请用筷子吃饭。 (Please use chopsticks to eat.)
- 3 这个工具很实用。 (This tool is very useful.)
- 4 不用客气，这是我应该做的。 (Don't mention it, it's my pleasure.)
- 5 他用钱解决问题，但这不是长久之计。 (He solves problems with money, but that's not a long-term solution.)
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