用途

用途 yòngtú

Use (application)

用途 in a sentence HSK 5 yongtu

What 用途 means

  1. Use (application)

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用途 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

用
yòng
To use
途
tú
Way (route - road)

How to write 用途

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用途 in a sentence

这个工具用途很广。
Zhège gōngjù yòngtú hěn guǎng.
This tool has many uses.
请说明这笔钱的用途。
Qǐng shuōmíng zhè bǐ qián de yòngtú.
Please explain what this money is for.

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Questions about 用途

What does 用途 mean in English?

用途 is pronounced yòngtú and means Use (application).

How do you pronounce 用途?

用途 is yòngtú in pinyin — written yongtu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 用途?

用途 is written with 2 characters: 用 (yòng) To use, 途 (tú) Way (route - road). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 用途 an HSK word?

Yes — 用途 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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