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

用 stroke order diagram
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Words containing 用

Word Meaning
to keep for use; to retain sth; to keep sb in his job
to live frugally; to scrimp and save
to misuse
applied force; active force; effort
study for practical applications; to study sth to apply it
effectiveness; usefulness; (economics) utility
to promote; to reinstate (in a position or job)
photosynthesis
to put (sth) to good use; to be good at using (sth)
external
to dine
to copy a set pattern mechanically; to crib
domestic electric appliance
usage
volume of use; usage amount
letter of credit
to enjoy; to reap the benefits (of sth)
comfortable; feeling well
to use; to implement
trial product; test sample; prototype
pocket money; incidental expenses; sundries
to appoint; to assign
credit union
obstinate and self-opinionated (idiom)
expense