利用

lì yòng
HSK 5
exploit, make use of, to use
verb

Example Sentences

我们可以利用这个机会来学习。
wǒmen kěyǐ lìyòng zhègè jīhuì lái xuéxí 。
We can take advantage of this opportunity to learn.
他利用自己的知识帮助了很多人。
tā lìyòng zìjǐ de zhīshí bāngzhù le hěnduō rén 。
He utilized his knowledge to help many people.
在工作中，我们应该利用每一个资源。
zài gōngzuò zhōng ， wǒmen yīnggāi lìyòng měi yígè zīyuán 。
In our work, we should utilize every resource.

Individual Characters

利lì
sharp, favourable, advantage
HSK 3
用yòng
to use, to employ, to have to

Words with similar meanings

运用yùnyòng
apply
运用 (yùn yòng) emphasizes the practical application of knowledge or skills.
使用shǐyòng
use
使用 (shǐ yòng) has a broader usage, applicable in many contexts, but less intense than 利用.

Words Starting With 利

利息lì xī
interest (on a loan)
利润lì rùn
profits
利益lì yì
benefit; (in sb's) interest
利害lì hài
pros and cons; advantages and disadvantages; gains and losses
利率lì lǜ
interest rates

Words Ending With 用

作用zuò yòng
"to act on; to affect; action; function; activity; impact; result; effect; purpose; intent; to play a role; corresponds to English -ity, -ism, -ization
使用shǐ yòng
to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of
实用shí yòng
practical; functional; pragmatic; applied (science)
应用yìng yòng
to use; to apply; application; applicable
费用fèi yòng
"cost; expenditure; expense

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