滥用

làn yòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to misuse
2. to abuse

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 滥用职权 làn yòng zhí quán 滥用职权 làn yòng zhí quán abuse of power 常见搭配，表示滥用权力或职务上的便利: abuse of power
• 虐待 nvè dài 虐待 nvè dài to mistreat 表示对人或动物进行残忍的对待，而滥用更侧重于不当使用物品或抽象事物: to mistreat

Synonyms

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• 误用 wù yòng 误用 wù yòng to misuse Both mean to use something in an incorrect or improper way, but 滥用 emphasizes excessive or improper use, while 误用 emphasizes accidental misuse.: to misuse

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 职权 (authority), 药物 (drugs), or 公款 (public funds) to indicate improper or excessive use.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 乱用 (luànyòng), which is more colloquial and implies casual or disorderly use, while 滥用 (lànyòng) is more formal and implies deliberate abuse.

Example Sentences

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滥用 药物会对身体造成严重伤害。

Misusing drugs can cause serious harm to the body.

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Words Containing 滥用

• 滥用权力 滥用权力 làn yòng quán lì: abuse of power
• 滥用职权 滥用职权 làn yòng zhí quán: abuse of power

Child Words of 滥用

• 用 用 yòng: to use
• 滥 滥 làn: overflowing