yòng

to use; to employ; to have to

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 51st character
Radical ⽤ (101.0)
Strokes 5
Index # 283

Definitions

用 yòng
  1. 1. to use
  2. 2. to employ
  3. 3. to have to
  4. 4. expense or outlay
  5. 5. to eat or drink
  6. 6. usefulness
  7. 7. therefore
  8. 8. hence

Stroke order

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Words containing 用

Word Meaning
(computing) to invoke (a command, an application etc)
ample scope for abilities
imperial; (derog.) in the pay of the ruler
medicinal use; pharmaceutical
to share; to use in common; suitable
to select and use; to choose for some purpose
to employ sb for a job; to be in need of staff
other purpose; other use
to put in an important position
to have an ulterior motive (idiom)
to use sth to the full; to make the best use of everything
urgently required; to need sth urgently
username; user ID
opposite reaction
to be of use
to let emotions affect one's decisions
durable; to withstand heavy use
to ban; to prohibit the use of sth; (computing) to disable
usage rights
pragmatism
interaction; to interact; interplay
dual-use
function
to continue to use (old methods); to apply as before
of everyday use; daily expenses