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应用 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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应用
yìngyòng
to use
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #10101, Hard
应用
yìngyòng
to apply
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #10101, Hard
应用
yìngyòng
application
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #10101, Hard
应用
yìngyòng
applicable
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #10101, Hard
yìngyòng(ying4yong4)ying yong T4
1to use
2to apply
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March 24, 2026
应用(應用)yìngyòng(ying4yong4)
应用 (yìngyòng) refers to the act of using or applying something, often in practical contexts such as technology, knowledge, or skills. It conveys the idea of making theoretical concepts or resources functional in real-world situations. This term is commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
Strokes12Frequency#10101DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In the context of Chinese education and technology, 应用 is often associated with the rapid development of mobile apps and software, reflecting the importance of practical applications in modern society. This term highlights the Chinese emphasis on applying knowledge to innovation.
Memory tip
Think of 应用 as 'using' a tool (the character 应 resembles a tool being put to use, and 用 means 'to use'). Imagine a scenario where you apply knowledge (应用) to solve a problem, picturing a toolbox filled with useful applications.
Meanings of 应用
yìngyòng(ying4yong4)
1to use
2to apply
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About 应用
应用Simplified
應用Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#10101Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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软件 (ruǎnjiàn) vs 应用 (yìngyòng): Use 应用 when referring to the act of applying something practically, while 软件 specifically refers to software as a type of application.
Usage Notes
When using 应用, it's important to remember that it can function as both a verb and a noun. Common collocations include 应用程序 (application program) and 应用技术 (applied technology). Avoid mixing up 应用 with 申请 (shēnqǐng), which means 'to apply for' something.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 5, 应用 connects with other words related to action and practicality, such as 实际 (shíjì, practical) and 应该 (yīnggāi, should). Focus on how to use 应用 in different contexts to enhance your language fluency.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 应用 with the verb 使用 (shǐyòng, to use) in contexts where application is emphasized. For instance, saying '我使用这个理论' (I use this theory) instead of '我应用这个理论' (I apply this theory) misses the nuance of practical application.
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应用 (yìngyòng) refers to the act of using or applying something, often in practical contexts such as technology, knowledge, or skills. It conveys the idea of making theoretical concepts or resources functional in real-world situations. This term is commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
When to use 应用
When using 应用, it's important to remember that it can function as both a verb and a noun. Common collocations include 应用程序 (application program) and 应用技术 (applied technology). Avoid mixing up 应用 with 申请 (shēnqǐng), which means 'to apply for' something.
应用 or something close to it
软件 (ruǎnjiàn) vs 应用 (yìngyòng): Use 应用 when referring to the act of applying something practically, while 软件 specifically refers to software as a type of application.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 应用 with the verb 使用 (shǐyòng, to use) in contexts where application is emphasized. For instance, saying '我使用这个理论' (I use this theory) instead of '我应用这个理论' (I apply this theory) misses the nuance of practical application.
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Grammar patterns of 应用
应用 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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渗析原理的____是除半咸水中的盐.
The dialysis principle can be used for demineralization of brackish water.
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渗析原理的应用是除半咸水中的盐.
shèn xī yuánlǐ de yìngyòng shì chú bàn xián shuǐ zhōng de yán.
The dialysis principle can be used for demineralization of brackish water.
