用来

yòng lái

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

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to use in; to use on; to use for

用于 is more formal and common in written language

用来 must be followed by a verb phrase describing purpose, not just a noun. E.g., 用来学习 (use for studying), not 用来书.

用来 is common in everyday speech, while 用于 is more formal and written.

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这个库用来存储粮食。

This warehouse is used to store grain.

这些料是用来做衣服的。

These materials are for making clothes.

这些砖是用来盖房子的。

These bricks are used for building houses.

这把刀可以用来切菜。

This knife can be used to cut vegetables.

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to come

to use