Chinese word

用法

Pronunciation

Pinyinyòng fǎ

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

这个软件的用法很直观。zhè ge ruǎn jiàn de yòng fǎ hěn zhí guān

This software is very intuitive to use.

Illustration for 用法 (use)

More examples

这个词在口语用法中经常省略某些部分。zhè ge cí zài kóu yǔ yòng fǎ zhōng jīng cháng shěng lüè mǒu xiē bù fèn

Some parts are often omitted in the spoken usage of this word.

Core concept

A practical map of the steps for operating a thing or feature.

Common phrases

  • 词语的用法cí yǔ de yòng fǎ

    usage of a word

  • 口语用法kóu yǔ yòng fǎ

    spoken usage

  • 具体的用法jù tǐ de yòng fǎ

    specific usage

Similar words

使用方法shǐ yòng fāng fǎ: The step-by-step procedure for using a thing.
用途yòng tú: The purpose that a thing or feature serves.

Definition in Chinese

表示怎样使用某物或某项功能的方法和步骤，通常指具体的操作方式。biǎo shì zěn yàng shǐ yòng mǒu wù huò mǒu xiàng gōng néng de fāng fǎ hé bù zhòu tōng cháng zhǐ jù tǐ de cāo zuò fāng shì

Word origin

用 (yòng, "use") + 法 (fǎ, "method") forms a compound meaning the method for using something.

Usage tips

  • For a spoken question about operation, 怎么用 (zěnme yòng, "how to use") is often more natural, while 用法 (yòngfǎ, "use") commonly appears in software help and instructions.

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