How to write 用
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HSK level
HSK 3用 is listed in the official HSK vocabulary at HSK 3. An intermediate band: enough vocabulary for everyday conversation and travel.
用 in a sentence
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我 用 筷 子 吃 饭 。I use chopsticks to eat.
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请 用 笔 写 字 。Please write with a pen.
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这 个 怎 么 用 ？How do you use this?
用 vs 使用 vs 利用
Similar and easily confused words, and how they differ.
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使用 shǐ yòng to use (formal)
Formal/written 'use' — 请使用软件 'please use the software'. 用 is the everyday word.
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利用 lì yòng to utilize; to exploit
Using something to advantage — 利用时间 'make use of time'; can also mean exploiting people — 被人利用 'get used'.