家用 (jiā yòng) — (adjective) home-use, domestic; (noun) family expenses, housekeeping money

Definition

Used as an adjective meaning 'home/domestic use' (家用电器 = home appliances), narrower than 家居 (which covers broader home design). As a noun it means household money set aside for expenses.

adjective
home-usedomestic
noun
family expenseshousekeeping money

Examples

  • Zhè kuǎn jiā yòng diàn qì fēi cháng shí yòng.
    This household appliance is very practical.
  • 家用
    Tā měi gè yuè dōu huì liú chū yí bù fen qián zuò wéi jiā yòng.
    She sets aside part of her salary every month for household expenses.
  • 家用
    Zhè xiē jiā yòng shè bèi xū yào dìng qī jiǎn chá.
    These household devices need regular inspection.

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