误用 (wù yòng) — to misuse, to use incorrectly

Definition

误用 (wù yòng) is a formal verb meaning to use something the wrong way — a tool, word, power, or medicine. Often passive ('被误用') when the misuse happens to you rather than by you. Stronger and more written than simply '用错'.

verb

to misuseto use incorrectly

Examples

误用。
Zhè ge chéng yǔ jīng cháng bèi wù yòng.
This idiom is often misused.
误用。
Bú yào wù yòng nǐ de quán lì.
Don't misuse your power.
误用。
wù yòng Yào wù kě néng huì zào chéng yán zhòng hòu guǒ.
Misusing medication can have serious consequences.

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