Writing
实用 (shí yòng) — how to say "practical" in Chinese
实用
Practical
adjective
Character composition
实
practical
用
to use
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Collocations
实用价值
shíyòng jiàzhí
practical value
实用工具
shíyòng gōngjù
practical tool
实用技术
shíyòng jìshù
practical technology
Examples
他设计的产品不仅外观漂亮，而且非常实用，受到很多人欢迎。
The products he designs are not only beautiful in appearance but also very practical and popular with many people.
这个东西很实用。
This thing is very practical.
Frequently asked questions
Practical in Chinese translation
"practical" in Chinese is 实用 (shí yòng).
Shi yong meaning Chinese
实用 (shí yòng) means "Practical".
How is 实用 pronounced?
It is pronounced shí yòng (written as shi yong, shiyong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "practical" in Chinese characters?
It is written 实用: 实 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 实用?
实用 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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