用于

yòng yú

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to use in; to use on; to use for

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Word relationships

Register variants

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• 用来 yòng lái 用来 yòng lái to be used for More colloquial alternative for indicating purpose.: to be used for

Related words

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• 利用 lì yòng 利用 lì yòng to exploit Exploiting or utilizing resources for a purpose.: to exploit

Usage notes

Collocations

Frequently followed by a noun phrase describing purpose, e.g., 用于治疗 (used for treatment).

Formality

用于 is formal; often found in written instructions or technical contexts.

Example Sentences

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这项基金 用于 帮助贫困儿童。

This fund is used to help impoverished children.

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Child Words of 用于

• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 用 用 yòng: to use