Chinese words · HSK 3

用

yòng

to use; use; usefulness

Every meaning

yòng

  1. with; using (用筷子吃 eat with chopsticks)
  2. (polite) to eat; to drink
  3. (used with a negative) to need (as in 不用)
  4. to use
  5. use; usefulness

In a sentence

  • 我可以用你的电脑吗?

    Can I use your computer?

  • 这个东西没什么用。

    This thing isn't much use.

  • 他用筷子吃饭。

    He eats with chopsticks.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).