使 (shǐ) — how to say "to use" in Chinese

使

To use, to make

Radicals / Keys

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#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

经常锻炼身体可以使我们保持健康,增强免疫力,减少生病的可能性。

Regular exercise can help us maintain health, strengthen immunity, and reduce the likelihood of illness.

使点劲儿。

Please use a little strength.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to use" in Chinese?

"to use" in Chinese is 使 (shǐ).

What does 使 mean in English?

使 (shǐ) means "To use, to make".

How is 使 pronounced?

It is pronounced shǐ (written as shi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to use" in Chinese characters?

It is written 使.

What HSK level is 使?

使 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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