English–Chinese
“commonly used” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincháng yòng
Example
这种说法很常用，你可以直接说。zhè zhǒng shuō fǎ hěn cháng yòng nǐ ké yǐ zhí jiē shuō
This expression is commonly used, so you can say it directly.
How to say “commonly used” in Chinese
“Commonly used” in Chinese is 常用 (cháng yòng).
A familiar tool, phrase, or method that people choose again and again for ordinary tasks.
Example sentences with 常用
老师每天教我们几个常用表达，让我们多练习。lǎo shī měi tiān jiào wǒ men jǐ gè cháng yòng biǎo dá ràng wǒ men duō liàn xí
The teacher teaches us several commonly used expressions every day and has us practice them more.
Tips for using 常用
- In a classroom or phone menu, a list with this label groups items that appear often in everyday use; the label does not mean every item is required.