Chinese · word

用

yòng

use

Meanings

• verb · A1

  To do something with an object, tool, or method to achieve a goal.

  你可以用这支笔写字。

• preposition · A2

  With or by means of a specific tool, method, or language.

  中国人习惯用筷子吃饭。

• auxiliary · A2

  To need to or have to do something, most often used in the negative form.

  明天不用上班，你可以多睡一会儿。