用

yòng
Dictionary entry
to use; to make use of; to employ

What does 用 mean?

用 (yòng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to use; to make use of; to employ
2(coverb) with; using
3to need; to have to (usu. used in the negative or in questions)
4usefulness; utility
5(bound form) expense; outlay
6(courteous) to eat; to drink
7(literary) hence; therefore

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How to pronounce 用

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