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用得着

用得著
yòngdezháo
verb

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

HSK 1
这本书你用得着吗？
Zhè běn shū nǐ yòngdezháo ma?
Do you have a use for this book?
HSK 3
这点小事，用得着这么生气吗？
Zhè diǎn xiǎoshì, yòngdezháo zhème shēngqì ma?
Is there any need to get so angry over such a small thing?
HSK 5
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.

Tips

usage
The negative form 用不着 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