用 yòng
to use
用 (yòng) means "to use" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How to use 用
用 ___ 做 ___
Use ___ to do ___
不用 ___
No need to ___
Words used with 用
不
bù
not / no
可以
kěyǐ
can / may
来
lái
to come / (used in structures)
有用
yǒuyòng
useful
没用
méiyòng
useless
电脑
diànnǎo
computer
筷子
kuàizi
chopsticks
信用卡
xìnyòngkǎ
credit card
现金
xiànjīn
cash
支付
zhīfù
to pay
Frequently asked questions
What does 用 (yòng) mean in Chinese?
用 (yòng) means "to use" in Chinese. 用 (yòng) means "to use" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 用 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "用 ___ 做 ___" (Use ___ to do ___). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 用?
Common words that pair with 用 include 不, 可以, 来, 有用, 没用. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 用 (yòng) and 来 (lái)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 用 means "to use"; 来 means "to come". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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