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使用 (shǐ yòng): to use, to employ

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to use, to employ
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to use
  • to employ
  • to apply
  • to make use of
  • to use
  • to employ
  • to apply
  • to make use of

Chinese explanation

  • 表示使人或物发挥功能,为人服务
  • 常用于工具、设备、物品、方法、语言等。例如使用电脑、使用这个方法、使用中文。一般指利用已有的东西来达到某种目的。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to make

HSK 3

to use

Example sentences

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Please use this machine carefully.

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I don't know how to use this software.

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When using a mobile phone, pay attention to protecting your eyes.

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This kind of material can be used repeatedly.

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Please use the fire extinguisher correctly.

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This software is very easy to use.

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They used new technology to increase output.

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Please read the instructions carefully before use.

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