用
yòng
To use
How to link a method to a purpose with 来 (lái)
(用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose
来 (lái) — linking method to purpose
HSK 4Conjunctions
(用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose
HSK 4Conjunctions来 (lái) — linking method to purpose
Rule structure
来 (lái) is placed between two verb phrases to indicate the purpose or the means to achieve the action. It is a dummy verb meaning "in order to".
Rule structure
来 (lái) is placed between two verb phrases to indicate the purpose or the means to achieve the action. It is a dummy verb meaning "in order to".
Examples
我们用这种方法来解决问题。
Wǒmen yòng zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ lái jiějué wèntí.
We use this method to solve the problem.
她通过网络来学习。
Tā tōngguò wǎngluò lái xuéxí.
She studies through the internet.
Examples
我们用这种方法来解决问题。
Wǒmen yòng zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ lái jiějué wèntí.
We use this method to solve the problem.
她通过网络来学习。
Tā tōngguò wǎngluò lái xuéxí.
She studies through the internet.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “linking method to purpose” in Chinese with 来?
Use the structure: (用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose. For example: 我们用这种方法来解决问题。 — “We use this method to solve the problem”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们用这种方法来解决问题。 — “We use this method to solve the problem”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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