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How do you say "to use" in Chinese?
使用
shǐ yòng
In Chinese, "to use" is 使用.
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Pronunciation
Say SHIR (rising tone) then YOONG (falling tone). First rises, second drops down.
Writing and usage
Two characters combine. 使 has eight strokes and means to cause or make. 用 has five strokes meaning to use or employ.
Example sentence
我使用了手机。
I used my phone.
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How to remember 使用
使 means to make happen. 用 directly means to use. Together they emphasize the act of employing something.
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Questions about 使用
How do you say "to use" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to use" is 使用. It is a noun.
How is 使用 written in Chinese?
Two characters combine. 使 has eight strokes and means to cause or make. 用 has five strokes meaning to use or employ.
How is 使用 used in a sentence?
Use 使用 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我使用了手机。 (I used my phone.).
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