工具

gōng jù

CL 件 jiàn 个 gè 套 tào

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. tool
2. instrument
3. utensil
4. means (to achieve a goal etc)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 仪器 yí qì 仪器 yí qì instrument; apparatus 强调精密或科学用的器械: instrument; apparatus
• 方法 fāng fǎ 方法 fāng fǎ method 工具比喻为手段时，近义词: method

Synonyms

1 item

• 器具 qì jù 器具 qì jù implement; utensil; equipment 指具体的用具，如厨房器具: implement; utensil; equipment

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with verbs like 使用, 提供, 成为 to indicate using, providing, or becoming a tool.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 用具 (yòng jù), which refers to everyday utensils rather than abstract means.

Example Sentences

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这个 工具 的用途是什么？

What is the use of this tool?

他用 工具 撬开了门。

He pried open the door with a tool.

他用这个 工具 很得手。

He finds this tool very handy.

这本书是学习汉语的好 工具 。

This book is a good tool for learning Chinese.

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Words Containing 工具

• 交通工具 交通工具 jiāo tōng gōng jù: means of transportation
• 工具人 工具人 gōng jù rén: (neologism c. 2010) (slang) a person used by sb as a means to an end
• 工具书 工具书 gōng jù shū: reference book (such as dictionary, almanac, gazetteer etc)
• 工具条 工具条 gōng jù tiáo: toolbar (in computer software)
• 工具机 工具机 gōng jù jī: machine tool
• 工具栏 工具栏 gōng jù lán: toolbar (in computer software)
• 工具箱 工具箱 gōng jù xiāng: toolbox
• 测量工具 测量工具 cè liáng gōng jù: gauge
• 衍生工具 衍生工具 yǎn shēng gōng jù: derivative (finance)

Child Words of 工具

• 具 具 jù: tool
• 工 工 gōng: work