English–Chinese
“useful” in Chinese
How to say “useful” in Chinese
“Useful” in Chinese is 有用 (yǒu yòng).
A tool, idea, or skill that meets a need and produces a practical result.
Example sentences with 有用
这本书很有用。zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yòng
This book is very useful.
Tips for using 有用
- English speakers may expect this adjective to describe an object, but Chinese also uses it for information, advice, methods, and skills that help a task succeed.
Other Chinese words for “useful”
这项建议对我们很有益。zhè xiàng jiàn yì duì wǒ men hěn yǒu yì
This suggestion is very useful to us.