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好使 (hǎo shǐ) — easy to use, convenient to operate; (of a tool or device) works well, functions properly

Definition

Spoken adjective meaning a tool or device 'works well, is easy to use' — focus is on whether something functions properly in practice. Often interchangeable with 好用, but 好使 leans more toward 'reliable/effective' than 好用's 'user-friendly'.

adjective
easy to useconvenient to operate(of a tool or device) works wellfunctions properly

Examples

  • 好使。
    Zhè bǎ cài dāo hěn hǎo shǐ.
    This kitchen knife is very easy to use.
  • ？
    Nǐ de diàn nǎo hǎo hǎo shǐ ma?
    Does your computer work well?
  • 好使，。
    Zhè ge xīn shǒu jī zhēn hǎo shǐ, fǎn yìng hěn kuài.
    This new phone is really easy to use, the response is very fast.
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