shǐ yòng
use
The Chinese word '使用' is a versatile term that is used in a variety of situations, similar to its English counterpart. It can be used to represent the act of using items or services, applying methods or ideas, or utilizing resources. Its usage is common in both formal and informal Chinese speech and writing.
wǒ shǐyòng zhè tài diànnǎo
I use this computer.
这台电脑 (zhè tài diàn nǎo) literally translates to 'this computer'.
tā cháng shǐyòng kuàizi chīfàn
He often uses chopsticks to eat.
筷子 (kuàizi) is the Chinese word for 'chopsticks'.
nǐ kěyǐ shǐyòng wǒ de bǐ
You can use my pen.
我的笔 (wǒ de bǐ) translates to 'my pen'.
tā xǐhuan shǐyòng huàzhuāngpǐn
She likes to use cosmetics.
化妆品 (huàzhuāngpǐn) is the Chinese term for 'cosmetics'.
tāmen zhèngzài shǐyòng xīn de jìshù
They are using new technology.
新的技术 (xīn de jìshù) translates to 'new technology'.
qǐng bùyào shǐyòng shǒujī de shíhòu kāichē
Please do not use your phone while driving.
手机的时候开车 (shǒujī de shíhòu kāichē) translates to 'use your phone while driving'.
wǒ xūyào shǐyòng xǐshǒujiān
I need to use the restroom.
洗手間 (xǐshǒujiān) is the Mandarin word for 'restroom'.
rúguǒ nǐ yào xiě zì, kěyǐ shǐyòng zhège qiānbǐ
If you need to write, you can use this pencil.
这个铅笔 (zhège qiānbǐ) translates to 'this pencil'.
wǒ xǐhuān shǐyòng Apple chǎnpǐn
I like to use Apple products.
Apple产品 (Apple chǎnpǐn) means 'Apple products'.
wǒmen dōu xūyào shǐyòng gōnggòng jiāotōng
We all need to use public transportation.
公共交通 (gōnggòng jiāotōng) is the Chinese word for 'public transportation'.