Writing
适用 (shì yòng) — how to say "to apply" in Chinese
适用
To apply
adjective
Character composition
适
to suit
用
to use
Radicals / Keys
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
适用的规则
shìyòng de guīzé
applicable rules
Examples
这个新法律适用于所有公司。
This new law applies to all companies.
这个规则适用。
This rule applies.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say apply in Chinese?
"to apply" in Chinese is 适用 (shì yòng).
Shi yong meaning Chinese
适用 (shì yòng) means "To apply".
How is 适用 pronounced?
It is pronounced shì yòng (written as shi yong, shiyong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to apply" in Chinese characters?
It is written 适用: 适 has 9 strokes, 用 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 适用?
适用 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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