用到 (yòng dào) — to use (in a particular context); to apply (to a specific situation or purpose)

Definition

用到 is the result complement form of 用, highlighting that the tool, method, or suggestion has actually been put into practice in a particular situation. It stresses application to a specific context, not just general use.

verb
to use (in a particular context)to apply (to a specific situation or purpose)

Examples

  • 用到
    Zhè ge ruǎn jiàn zài hěn duō lǐng yù dōu néng yòng dào.
    This software can be used in many fields.
  • 用到
    Nǐ de jiàn yì wǒ yòng dào le.
    I used your suggestion.
  • 用到
    Zhè zhāo hěn nán yòng dào zài shí zhàn zhōng.
    This technique is hard to apply in actual combat.

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