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Chinese

yòng
Meaning: to use; to employ
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Preposition

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Example sentences

請用這支筆寫字。
请用这支笔写字。
Please use this pen to write.
他用手指著那棟房子。
He pointed at that house with his hand.
這張椅子是用木頭做的。
This chair is made of wood.
請問這裡可以用人民幣付款嗎?
Excuse me, can I pay with RMB here?
他用雙手接過了禮物。
He took the gift with both hands.

Usage Notes

Can function as a verb 'to use', a preposition 'with/using', or a noun 'utility'.

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