Word: 用 (yòng)

用 dictionary entry

yòng: to use; to need; usefulness; expense; hence

Full dictionary entry for 用

What 用 means in each sentence

to use 516 sentences
to need 6 sentences
usefulness 9 sentences

Example sentences using 用

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翻译文章时我们用了字典。

Fānyì wénzhāng shí wǒmen yòng le zìdiǎn.

When translating articles we used a dictionary.
老人用公交卡坐车不要钱。

Lǎorén yòng gōngjiāokǎ zuòchē búyào qián.

Elderly people ride for free with their transit cards.
老奶奶会用纸牌占卜。

Lǎonǎinai huì yòng zhǐpái zhānbǔ.

The old lady can tell fortunes with cards.
老师喜欢用问答式的方法上课。

Lǎoshī xǐhuan yòng wèndáshì de fāngfǎ shàngkè.

The teacher likes to teach using a question-and-answer format.
老师用简单的例子阐释这个道理。

Lǎoshī yòng jiǎndān de lìzi chǎnshì zhège dàoli.

The teacher used simple examples to explain this principle.
老板很满意，当场就决定用他。

Lǎobǎn hěn mǎnyì, dāngchǎng jiù juédìng yòng tā.

The boss was very satisfied and decided to hire him on the spot.
胜利是用许多人的性命换来的。

Shènglì shì yòng xǔduō rén de xìngmìng huàn lái de.

The victory was won at the cost of many lives.
能不能少用一些塑料袋？

Néng bùnéng shǎo yòng yìxiē sùliàodài?

Could we use fewer plastic bags?
能用电脑的就只有她。

Néng yòng diànnǎo de jiù zhǐyǒu tā.

Only she can use the computer.
能让我用用吗？

Néng ràng wǒ yòng yòng ma?

Am I allowed to use this?
节约用水成了社会风尚。

Jiéyuē yòng shuǐ chéng le shèhuì fēngshàng.

Saving water has become a social custom.
节约用水的观念深入人心。

Jiéyuē yòng shuǐ de guānniàn shēnrùrénxīn.

The idea of saving water has become widely accepted among the people.
英国人是不会用这样的字的。

Yīngguórén shì búhuì yòng zhèyàng de zì de.

An Englishman would not use such a word.
葡萄酒是用葡萄做成的。

Pútaojiǔ shì yòng pútao zuò chéng de.

Wine is made from grapes.
蕾丝衣服要用手洗吗？

Lěisī yīfu yào yòng shǒu xǐ ma?

Do lace clothes need to be washed by hand?
衣服用热水洗会变形吗？

Yīfu yòng rèshuǐ xǐ huì biànxíng ma?

Will the clothes lose their shape if washed in hot water?
订单太多，现有的产能不够用。

Dìngdān tài duō, xiànyǒu de chǎnnéng búgòu yòng.

There are too many orders, and our current production capacity isn't enough.
让我们用英语说。

Ràng wǒmen yòng Yīngyǔ shuō.

Let's speak in English.
让我用一张图来说明。

Ràng wǒ yòng yì zhāng tú lái shuōmíng.

Let me explain it with a diagram.
试剂用完了，请再订一些。

Shìjì yòng wánle, qǐng zài dìng yìxiē.

We've run out of reagent, so please order some more.
试图劝她是没有用的。

Shìtú quàn tā shì méiyǒu yòng de.

It's no use trying to persuade her.
试图逃跑是没有用的。

Shìtú táopǎo shì méiyǒu yòng de.

It is no use trying to escape.
请不要在果园乱用杀虫剂。

Qǐng búyào zài guǒyuán luàn yòng shāchóngjì.

Please don't use insecticide carelessly in the orchard.
请不要用我的名字。

Qǐng búyào yòng wǒ de míngzi.

Please don't use my name.
请不要用手摸这些文物。

Qǐng búyào yòng shǒu mō zhèxiē wénwù.

Please don't touch these historical relics with your hands.
请你用白话再讲一遍好吗？

Qǐng nǐ yòng báihuà zài jiǎng yíbiàn hǎo ma?

Could you say it again in plain spoken language?
请你这篇文章用英式英语。

Qǐng nǐ zhè piān wénzhāng yòng Yīngshì Yīngyǔ.

Please use British English in your text.
请先用现有的材料做。

Qǐng xiān yòng xiànyǒu de cáiliào zuò.

Please start with the materials we currently have.
请别忘了用大写。

Qǐng bié wàngle yòng dà xiě.

Do not forget to capitalize.
请大家用掌声欢迎他！

Qǐng dàjiā yòng zhǎngshēng huānyíng tā!

Everyone, please welcome him with a round of applause!
请您用中文或英文回答。

Qǐng nín yòng Zhōngwén huò Yīngwén huídá.

Please reply in Chinese or English.
请把桌子用抹布擦干净。

Qǐng bǎ zhuōzi yòng mābù cā gānjìng.

Please wipe the table clean with a rag.
请用中性的语气回答他。

Qǐng yòng zhōngxìng de yǔqì huídá tā.

Please answer him in a neutral tone.
请用公筷给客人夹菜。

Qǐng yòng gōngkuài gěi kèrén jiā cài.

Please use the serving chopsticks to put food on the guests' plates.
请用刀把蛋糕割成六块。

Qǐng yòng dāobà dàngāo gē chéng liù kuài.

Please cut the cake into six pieces with a knife.
请用大白话再说一遍。

Qǐng yòng dàbáihuà zàishuō yíbiàn.

Please say it again in plain language.
请用手机搜索最近的医院。

Qǐng yòng shǒujī sōusuǒ zuìjìn de yīyuàn.

Please use your phone to search for the nearest hospital.
请用拇指按一下这里。

Qǐng yòng mǔzhǐ àn yíxià zhèlǐ.

Please press here with your thumb.
请用挂号寄这个。

Qǐng yòng guàhào jì zhège.

Please send this by registered mail.
请用浅显的话解释一下。

Qǐng yòng qiǎnxiǎn de huà jiěshì yíxià.

Please explain it in simple, easy-to-understand words.
请用海绵擦一下桌子。

Qǐng yòng hǎimián cā yíxià zhuōzi.

Please wipe the table with a sponge.
请用热毛巾擦一下面部。

Qǐng yòng rè máojīn cā yíxià miànbù.

Please wipe your face with a hot towel.
请用简练的话介绍一下你自己。

Qǐng yòng jiǎnliàn de huà jièshào yíxià nǐ zìjǐ.

Please introduce yourself in a few succinct words.
请用自来水把杯子洗干净。

Qǐng yòng zìláishuǐ bǎ bēizi xǐ gānjìng.

Please rinse the cup clean with tap water.
请用英语和我交谈。

Qǐng yòng Yīngyǔ hé wǒ jiāotán.

Please, talk to me in English.
请用通俗的话再说一遍。

Qǐng yòng tōngsú de huà zàishuō yíbiàn.

Please say it again in plain, everyday language.
请用通俗的话解释一下。

Qǐng yòng tōngsú de huà jiěshì yíxià.

Please explain it in everyday language.
请用钢笔写。

Qǐng yòng gāngbǐ xiě.

Please write with a pen.
请用铅笔写。

Qǐng yòng qiānbǐ xiě.

Please write with a pencil.
请用铅笔写您的名字。

Qǐng yòng qiānbǐ xiě nín de míngzi.

Please write your name with a pencil.
请用黑笔书写，不要用铅笔。

Qǐng yòng hēi bǐ shūxiě, búyào yòng qiānbǐ.

Please write in black pen, not pencil.
请用黑色的笔书写，不要用铅笔。

Qǐng yòng hēisè de bǐ shūxiě, búyào yòng qiānbǐ.

Please write with a black pen, not a pencil.
请留好凭证，退货时要用。

Qǐng liú hǎo píngzhèng, tuìhuò shí yào yòng.

Please keep the receipt, since you'll need it for returns.
请节约用电。

Qǐng jiéyuē yòng diàn.

Please save electricity.
请问这笔款项用在哪里？

Qǐngwèn zhè bǐ kuǎnxiàng yòng zài nǎlǐ?

May I ask what this sum of money is being used for?
读这种的书有什么用？

Dú zhèzhǒng de shū yǒu shénme yòng?

What is the good of reading such books?
豆腐渣包饺子，用错了馅儿

dòufuzhā bāojiǎozi, yòng cuòle xiànr

dumplings stuffed with bean curd dregs: wrong filling used
贤人的话，今天还有用。

Xiánrén dehuà, jīntiān háiyǒu yòng.

The words of the wise men of the past are still useful today.
超市里吃的用的一应俱全。

Chāoshì lǐ chī de yòng de yìyīngjùquán.

The supermarket has everything, both food and household goods.
跟长辈说话要用敬语。

Gēn zhǎngbèi shuōhuà yào yòng jìngyǔ.

You should use honorifics when speaking to elders.
还有谁用这个房间？

Háiyǒu shéi yòng zhège fángjiān?

Who else uses this room?
这一点用都没。

Zhè yìdiǎn yòng dōu méi.

That is completely useless.
这个你只能用一次。

Zhège nǐ zhǐnéng yòng yícì.

You can only use it once.
这个取暖装置用柴油作为燃料。

Zhège qǔnuǎn zhuāngzhì yòng cháiyóu zuòwéi ránliào.

This heating equipment uses diesel as fuel.
这个手机的容量不够用。

Zhège shǒujī de róngliàng búgòu yòng.

This phone's capacity isn't enough.
这个杯子漏了，别用了。

Zhège bēizi lòule, bié yòng le.

This cup leaks, so don't use it.
这个玩具是用木头做的。

Zhège wánjù shì yòng mùtou zuò de.

That toy is made of wood.
这个用英语怎么说？

Zhège yòng Yīngyǔ zěnme shuō?

How do you say this in English?
这个箱子是用纸造的。

Zhège xiāngzi shì yòng zhǐ zào de.

This box is made of paper.
这个装置是用开关启动的。

Zhège zhuāngzhì shì yòng kāiguān qǐdòng de.

This device is actuated by a switch.
这个问题不能用普通的办法解决。

Zhège wèntí bùnéng yòng pǔtōng de bànfǎ jiějué.

You cannot solve this problem in an ordinary way.
这些书都没有用。

Zhèxiē shū dōu méiyǒu yòng.

None of those books are useful.
这些堆肥要放半年才能用。

Zhèxiē duīféi yào fàng bànnián cái néng yòng.

This compost has to sit for half a year before it can be used.
这些旧农具还能用吗？

Zhèxiē jiù nóngjù hái néng yòng ma?

Can these old farm tools still be used?
这些水果要用冷藏车运输。

Zhèxiē shuǐguǒ yào yòng lěngcángchē yùnshū.

These fruits have to be transported in a refrigerated truck.
这些电脑用电池运作。

Zhèxiē diànnǎo yòng diànchí yùnzuò.

These computers use batteries to operate.
这些精美的瓷器以前是皇室用的。

Zhèxiē jīngměi de cíqì yǐqián shì huángshì yòng de.

These exquisite porcelain items were once used by the imperial household.
这位旅行者用指南针给自己定向。

Zhèwèi lǚxíngzhě yòng zhǐnánzhēn gěi zìjǐ dìngxiàng.

The traveler used a compass to get his bearings.
这位画家用的手法很特别。

Zhèwèi huàjiā yòng de shǒufǎ hěn tèbié.

The technique this painter uses is very special.
这位老师用试验论证了这个想法。

Zhèwèi lǎoshī yòng shìyàn lùnzhèng le zhège xiǎngfǎ.

The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.
这副耳机是用蓝牙连接的。

Zhè fù ěrjī shì yòng Lányá liánjiē de.

These earphones connect using Bluetooth.
这口井供全村人用水。

Zhè kǒujǐng gōng quán cūn rén yòng shuǐ.

This well supplies water for the whole village.
这口大钟是用铜铸造的。

Zhè kǒu dàzhōng shì yòng tóng zhùzào de.

This big bell was cast from copper.
这口棺材是用好木头做的。

Zhè kǒu guāncai shì yòng hǎo mùtou zuò de.

This coffin is made of good wood.
这台电脑你用多少钱买的？

Zhè tái diànnǎo nǐ yòng duōshǎo qián mǎi de?

How much was your new computer?
这家店用低价吸引客人。

Zhè jiā diàn yòng dījià xīyǐn kèrén.

This shop uses low prices to attract customers.
这封信一定要用英文写吗？

Zhè fēng xìn yídìng yào yòng Yīngwén xiě ma?

Must this letter be written in English?
这封信需要用英文写吗？

Zhè fēng xìn xūyào yòng Yīngwén xiě ma?

Does the letter need to be written in English?
这幅插画用了很多颜色。

Zhè fú chāhuà yòng le hěn duō yánsè.

This illustration uses a lot of colors.
这年代已经没几个学生用铅笔了。

Zhè niándài yǐjīng méi jǐ ge xuésheng yòng qiānbǐ le.

Few students use pencils these days.
这张照片的框架是用木头做的。

Zhè zhāng zhàopiān de kuàngjià shì yòng mùtou zuò de.

The frame of this photo is made of wood.
这截木头太短，不能用。

Zhè jié mùtou tài duǎn, bùnéng yòng.

This piece of wood is too short to use.
这房间是当厨房用的。

Zhè fángjiān shì dāng chúfáng yòng de.

This room is used as a kitchen.
这把刀用起来不太顺手。

Zhè bǎ dāo yòng qǐlai bú tài shùnshǒu.

This knife isn't very easy to use.
这把剪刀不好用。

Zhè bǎ jiǎndāo bù hǎo yòng.

These scissors don't cut well.
这把旧伞还管用，你拿去用吧。

Zhè bǎ jiù sǎn hái guǎnyòng, nǐ ná qù yòng ba.

This old umbrella is still useful, so take it and use it.
这把琵琶是用木头做的。

Zhè bǎ pípa shì yòng mùtou zuò de.

This pipa is made of wood.
这支笔，你用吗？

Zhè zhī bǐ, nǐ yòng ma?

Are you going to use this pen?
这是我每天都用的字典。

Zhè shì wǒ měitiān dōu yòng de zìdiǎn.

This is the dictionary I use every day.
这本书是不是他一直用的？

Zhè běn shū shìbúshì tā yìzhí yòng de?

Is this book the one he always uses?