Definition
运用 (yùnyòng) means 'to use, to apply' and emphasizes the skillful, flexible use of abstract things like methods, theories, or experience. It is more specific than 使用 (shǐyòng), which is the general word for using concrete tools or objects, and differs from 应用 (yìngyòng), which often refers to applying knowledge in a practical or technical context.
verb
to useto apply (a method, skill, tool, etc.)
Easily confused
- 动用dòng yònglook-aliketo use (resources, funds, personnel, etc.)
Examples
- ，运用。Zài shíjì gōngzuò zhōng, nǐ yào línghuó yùn yòng zhèxiē lǐlùn.In actual work, you need to flexibly apply these theories.
- 运用。Tā yùn yòng zìjǐ de jīngyàn jiějué le zhège wèntí.She used her own experience to solve this problem.
- 运用。Xuéxí yǔfǎ hòu yào duō yùn yòng cáinéng zhǎngwò.After learning grammar, you need to use it a lot to master it.
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