有用 (yǒu yòng) — useful

Definition

General word for 'useful' — applies to anything helpful. 实用 is more about being practical and functional (tools, methods); 益 (有益) emphasizes actual benefit (health, learning).

adjective
useful

Examples

  • 有用
    Zhè ge shǒu jī hěn yǒu yòng.
    This phone is very useful.
  • 有用
    Xué zhōng wén hěn yǒu yòng.
    Learning Chinese is very useful.
  • 有用
    Nǐ gěi wǒ de jiàn yì fēi cháng yǒu yòng.
    The advice you gave me is very useful.

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