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用得着

用得著
yòngdezháo
verb HSK 6

Meanings

  1. 1 to have a use for; to need
  2. 2 to be able to use

Characters

用
yòng
to use
得
着
Able to find a use for — having a need or purpose for something.

Examples

这本书你用得着吗？
Zhè běnshū nǐ yòngdezháo ma?
Do you have a use for this book?
别扔，说不定以后用得着。
Bié rēng, shuōbudìng yǐhòu yòngdezháo.
Don't throw it away; you might need it later.
你用不着替我担心。
Nǐ yòngbuzháo tì wǒ dānxīn.
You don't need to worry about me.
学的东西总有一天用得着。
Xué de dōngxi zǒng yǒu yī tiān yòngdezháo.
What you learn will be useful someday.

Tips

usage
The negative form 用不着 (yòng bu zháo) is extremely common and means 'there's no need to' or 'don't bother.' It's a polite way to decline help or dismiss unnecessary worry.

Stroke Order

用 yòng
得 de
着 zhe