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功能 (gōngnéng) — use 用途 when emphasizing the specific purpose or application, while 功能 focuses more on the features or functions of something.
Be careful to use 用途 in contexts where you are discussing the practical aspects of something rather than its intrinsic qualities. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. Common collocations include '用途广泛' (yòngtú guǎngfàn - widely used) and '用途说明' (yòngtú shuōmíng - application instructions).
At HSK Level 5, 学习者 (xuéxí zhě - learners) should focus on recognizing how 用途 relates to other words about function and purpose, such as 使用 (shǐyòng - to use) and 目的 (mùdì - goal). Understanding these connections can deepen comprehension of practical language applications.
Learners often confuse 用途 with 目的 (mùdì - purpose), which refers to the goal rather than the application. For example, saying '这个工具的目的是什么?' (What is the purpose of this tool?) is incorrect when you mean to ask about its use.
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How to say use in Chinese
“use” in Chinese is用途
用途 (yòngtú) refers to the specific use or application of something. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussing the purpose of an object or the functions of a product, highlighting how it can be utilized effectively.
When to use 用途
Be careful to use 用途 in contexts where you are discussing the practical aspects of something rather than its intrinsic qualities. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. Common collocations include '用途广泛' (yòngtú guǎngfàn - widely used) and '用途说明' (yòngtú shuōmíng - application instructions).
用途 or something close to it
功能 (gōngnéng) — use 用途 when emphasizing the specific purpose or application, while 功能 focuses more on the features or functions of something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 用途 with 目的 (mùdì - purpose), which refers to the goal rather than the application. For example, saying '这个工具的目的是什么?' (What is the purpose of this tool?) is incorrect when you mean to ask about its use.
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Grammar Patterns of 用途
用途 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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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鲸须既韧又轻，而且强度和弹性大，这些特点使其____广泛。
The toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide variety of uses.
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You can say '这个工具的用途是什么?' (What is the use of this tool?).
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