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利用

líyòng
verb HSK 3 #984

Meanings

  1. 1 to use
  2. 2 to make use of
  3. 3 to exploit

Examples

我们应该利用好每一分钟。
Wǒmen yīnggāi líyòng hǎo měi yī fēnzhōng.
We should make good use of every minute.
他利用周末学习中文。
Tā líyòng zhōumò xuéxí Zhōngwén.
He uses weekends to study Chinese.
不要利用别人的善良。
Bùyào líyòng biérén de shànliáng.
Don't take advantage of other people's kindness.

Tips

usage
利用 can be neutral (make use of resources) or negative (exploit someone). Context determines the meaning. Compare with 使用 (to use, always neutral).

Stroke Order

利 lì
用 yòng