Definitions
- 1. home-use
- 2. domestic
- 3. family expenses
- 4. housekeeping money
Word relationships
Related words
4 items使用
shǐ yòng
to use
家用 refers to things used in the home, 使用 means 'use' in general
日用
rì yòng
daily expenses
家用 is for home use, 日用 is for daily use
家用电器
jiā yòng diàn qì
domestic electric appliance
家用电器 means home appliances, a common compound with 家用
民用
mín yòng
(for) civilian use
民用 means civilian use, similar domain distinction
Usage notes
Collocations
Commonly used before nouns like 家用电器 (home appliances), 家用电脑 (home computer), but can also refer to household expenses in expressions like 给家用 (give housekeeping money).
Example Sentences
1 shown这种 家用 电器很节能。
This kind of home appliance is very energy-efficient.
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