实用 (shí yòng) — practical, functional, pragmatic
Definition
Describes a tool, method, or skill that works well in real use (more specific than 有用, which is just 'useful'). Pairs with 应用 in 'applied' contexts like 实用技能 / 应用科学.
adjective
practicalfunctionalpragmatic
Easily confused
Examples
- 实用，。Zhè ge shè jì hěn shí yòng, yòng qǐ lái hěn fāng biàn.This design is very practical; it's convenient to use.
- 实用，。Zhè ge ruǎn jiàn hěn shí yòng, néng bāng nǐ jiě jué hěn duō wèn tí.This software is very functional; it can help you solve many problems.
- 实用。shí yòng Jì néng bǐ lǐ lùn zhī shi gèng zhòng yào.Practical skills are more important than theoretical knowledge.
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