yòng ㄩㄥˋ jung6 HSK 1 準備級 2 · Novice 2 進階級 · Level 3

  • to use; to make use of; to employ
  • (coverb) with; using
  • to need; to have to (usu. used in the negative or in questions)
  • usefulness; utility
  • (bound form) expense; outlay
  • (courteous) to eat; to drink
  • (literary) hence; therefore

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 用 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 没用的! That won't work!
  • 请用座。 Please sit.
  • 有用嗎? Did it help?
  • 不用謝。 Not at all!
  • 請享用! Enjoy!

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