用来 (yòng lái) — to be used for (doing something), to serve the function of
Definition
用来 marks the purpose of a tool or object in an action (A 用来 + verb). For a more formal/written equivalent, use 用于; for applying a method or skill, use 运用.
verb
to be used for (doing something)to serve the function of
Examples
- 用来。Zhè ge bēi zi shì yòng lái hē shuǐ de.This cup is used for drinking water.
- 用来。Nà tái diàn nǎo yòng lái xiě zuò yè.That computer is used for doing homework.
- 用来？Zhè bǎ sǎn yòng lái gàn shén me?What is this umbrella used for?
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