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用于

yòng yú
HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Register variants

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用来
yòng lái

to be used for

More colloquial alternative for indicating purpose.

Related words

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利用
lì yòng

to exploit

Exploiting or utilizing resources for a purpose.

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
yú

(of time or place) in; at; on

用
yòng

to use