Writing
用 (yòng) — how to say "to use" in Chinese
用
To use
verb
Radicals / Keys
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
用电脑
yòng diànnǎo
to use a computer
用筷子
yòng kuàizi
to use chopsticks
Examples
这个软件很好用，你试一次就会了。
This software is very easy to use, you'll get it after trying once.
你怎么用这个？
How do you use this?
Mnemonic
[yòng-] Yoda holds a 用 "to use" lamp 🛠️ in his wise green hands. With a gentle nod, Yoda turns the lamp into a handy tool, showing how he can 用 anything to craft Jedi magic. Every time he illuminates the 用 character, a new invention springs to life!
Frequently asked questions
Chinese word for use
"to use" in Chinese is 用 (yòng).
用 meaning in English
用 (yòng) means "To use".
How is 用 pronounced?
It is pronounced yòng (written as yong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to use" in Chinese characters?
It is written 用 and has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 用?
用 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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Grammar with 用
不用 — don't need to
Subj. + 不用 (bú yòng) + Verb Phrase
来 — linking method to purpose
(用 (yòng) / 通过 (tōngguò)) + Method + 来 (lái) + Purpose
的话 — if… then…
Topic + 的话 (de huà)， Main Clause
对于 vs 至于 — as for, regarding
对于 (duìyú) + Topic (focus) / 至于 (zhìyú) + Topic (transition)
更不用说 — let alone
⋯⋯，更不用说 (gèng bùyòng shuō)⋯⋯
什么 — rejecting a distinction
什么 (shénme) + X + 不 (bù) + X + （的 (de)）