惯用 (guàn yòng) — to habitually use; to be in common use
Definition
惯用 (guàn yòng) means 'to habitually use' — emphasizes that a practice is customary or common, often before de 的 to modify a noun (惯用的说法 = 'a customary expression'). It usually describes an established pattern rather than one person's habit.
verb
to habitually useto be in common use
Examples
- 惯用。Tā guàn yòng zuǒ shǒu xiě zì.He habitually uses his left hand to write.
- 惯用。Zhè shì shāng jiā guàn yòng de cù xiāo shǒu duàn.This is a promotional method commonly used by businesses.
- 惯用。Zhè zhǒng jì shù yǐ bèi guàn yòng yú gè gè lǐng yù.This technology has been commonly used in various fields.
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