Writing
使用 (shǐyòng) — how to say "to use" in Chinese
使用
To use, to utilize
verb
Character composition
使
to use
用
to use
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
使用方法
shǐyòng fāngfǎ
method of use
使用手机
shǐyòng shǒujī
use a phone
使用电脑
shǐyòng diànnǎo
use a computer
Examples
在使用任何新的电器或者设备之前，一定要先仔细阅读说明书，了解正确的操作方法。
Before using any new appliance or equipment, be sure to carefully read the manual to understand the correct operating methods.
请正确使用工具。
Please use the tool correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese word for use
"to use" in Chinese is 使用 (shǐyòng).
使用 meaning in English
使用 (shǐyòng) means "To use, to utilize".
How is 使用 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǐyòng (written as shiyong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to use" in Chinese characters?
It is written 使用: 使 has 8 strokes, 用 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 使用?
使用 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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