Chinese
yònglái
Meaning: to be used for; to be used to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

用來
用
來
用来
用
来

Example sentences

This knife is used to cut fruit.
這口鍋是用來炒菜的。
这口锅是用来炒菜的。
This pot is used for stir-frying.
這個急救箱是用來應急的。
这个急救箱是用来应急的。
This first aid kit is for emergency use.
這層膜是用來保護螢幕的。
这层膜是用来保护萤幕的。
This layer of film is used to protect the screen.
這塊地呈三角形,比較不適宜用來建造房屋。
这块地呈三角形,比较不适宜用来建造房屋。
This piece of land is shaped like a triangle and is not very suitable for building houses.
馬路上的黃色界線用來區分行車方向。
马路上的黄色界线用来区分行车方向。
The yellow line on the road is used to distinguish the direction of traffic.
這本字典可以用來學習阿拉伯語。
这本字典可以用来学习阿拉伯语。
This dictionary can be used to learn Arabic.
農夫在田裡立了一個稻草人,用來驅趕麻雀。
农夫在田里立了一个稻草人,用来驱赶麻雀。
The farmer set up a scarecrow in the field to drive away the sparrows.
這塊木頭可以用來做椅子。
这块木头可以用来做椅子。
This piece of wood can be used to make a chair.
這些豆子可以用來煮湯。
这些豆子可以用来煮汤。
These beans can be used to make soup.

Usage Notes

Indicates the purpose or function of an object.

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