动用

dòng yòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to utilize
2. to put sth to use

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 储备 chǔ bèi 储备 chǔ bèi reserves To keep in reserve rather than deploy.: reserves

Related words

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• 启用 qǐ yòng 启用 qǐ yòng to start using To start using something, often for the first time.: to start using

Synonyms

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• 使用 shǐ yòng 使用 shǐ yòng to use General use or employ something.: to use
• 调用 diào yòng 调用 diào yòng to transfer (for a specific purpose) To bring resources into use, often for technical or official purposes.: to transfer (for a specific purpose)

Usage notes

Collocations

动用 is often used with large-scale resources like 资金 (funds), 人力 (manpower), or 军队 (troops).

Formality

More formal than 用; often found in news reports and official statements.

Child Words of 动用

• 动 动 dòng: (of sth) to move
• 用 用 yòng: to use