Definition
家用 as an adjective describes items for family/home use, like 家用电器 'household appliance'. It contrasts with 本土 'local/domestic to a country' and 境内 'domestic within national borders', which refer to regions, not household items. The noun sense means family living expenses or housekeeping money.
adjective
home-usedomestic
noun
family expenseshousekeeping money
Examples
- 。Zhè kuǎn jiā yòng diànqì fēicháng shíyòng.This household appliance is very practical.
- 家用。Tā měi gè yuè dōu huì liú chū yí bùfen qián zuòwéi jiā yòng.She sets aside part of her salary every month for household expenses.
- 家用。Zhèxiē jiā yòng shèbèi xūyào dìngqī jiǎnchá.These household devices need regular inspection.
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