用得着

用得著

yòngdezháo

verb HSK 6

Meanings

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

Characters

able to reach/achieve (potential complement)

Able to find a use for — having a need or purpose for something.

Examples

这本书你用得着吗？

Zhè běn shū nǐ yòng de zháo ma?

Do you have a use for this book?

别扔，说不定以后用得着。

Bié rēng, shuōbudìng yǐhòu yòng de zháo.

Don't throw it away; you might need it later.

你用不着替我担心。

Nǐ yòng bu zháo 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 yòng de zháo.

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 dé

着 zhe