Chinese

使

shǐyòng
Meaning: to use; to employ; to apply
Part of Speech: Verb

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使
用

Example sentences

This software is very easy to use.
如今很多人都使用手機。
如今很多人都使用手机。
Nowadays, many people use mobile phones.
這個新系統很容易使用。
这个新系统很容易使用。
This new system is very easy to use.
使用大眾運輸可以減少空氣污染。
使用大众运输可以减少空气污染。
Using public transportation can reduce air pollution.
資源是有限的,我們必須節約使用。
资源是有限的,我们必须节约使用。
Resources are limited; we must use them sparingly.
老師正在示範如何正確使用這個工具。
老师正在示范如何正确使用这个工具。
The teacher is demonstrating how to use this tool correctly.
這家工廠以前使用煤炭作為燃料。
这家工厂以前使用煤炭作为燃料。
This factory used to use coal as fuel.
這家餐廳只使用天然食材。
这家餐厅只使用天然食材。
This restaurant only uses natural ingredients.
農藥使用不當,將會殘留於蔬果上,危害人體健康。
农药使用不当,将会残留于蔬果上,危害人体健康。
Improper use of pesticides will leave residues on fruits and vegetables, endangering human health.
過度使用化肥會污染土壤。
过度使用化肥会污染土壤。
Excessive use of chemical fertilizer will pollute the soil.

Usage Notes

Refers to the utilization of tools, machines, or resources.

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