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用来

yòng lái

HSK 4

Meaning

  • to be used for

Definition

表示用途，即‘用于’或‘拿来’的意思。

Indicates purpose, meaning 'used for' or 'used to'.

Usage

常与动词搭配，构成‘用来+动词’的结构，说明某物或某行为的目的或功能。

Often used with a verb to form '用来 + verb' structure, explaining the purpose or function of something or an action.

Examples

  • 1 这把刀是用来切水果的。 (This knife is used for cutting fruit.)
  • 2 这个软件是用来编辑图片的。 (This software is used to edit pictures.)
  • 3 这些钱是用来买书的。 (This money is used to buy books.)
  • 4 他每天跑步是用来锻炼身体的。 (He runs every day to exercise.)
  • 5 这个工具是用来修理自行车的。 (This tool is used for repairing bicycles.)

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