Writing
用来 (yòng lái) — how to say "used to" in Chinese
用来
Used to
verb
Character composition
用
use
来
come
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
用来做饭
yòng lái zuòfàn
used for cooking
用来喝水
yòng lái hē shuǐ
used for drinking water
用来写字
yòng lái xiě zì
used for writing
Examples
这个工具用来修理电脑。
This tool is used to repair computers.
这把刀用来切菜。
This knife is used for cutting vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say used to in Mandarin?
"used to" in Chinese is 用来 (yòng lái).
What does 用来 mean in English?
用来 (yòng lái) means "Used to".
How is 用来 pronounced?
It is pronounced yòng lái (written as yong lai, yonglai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "used to" in Chinese characters?
It is written 用来: 用 has 5 strokes, 来 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 用来?
用来 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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