Chinese word

运用

Pronunciation

Pinyinyùn yòng

Meaning

  • verbuse

Example

他能很好地运用这些知识。tā néng hěn hǎo dì yùn yòng zhè xiē zhī shí

He can use this knowledge well.

Illustration for 运用 (use)

More examples

公司需要合理地运用资金来扩大生产。gōng sī xū yào hé lǐ dì yùn yòng zī jīn lái kuò dà shēng chǎn

The company needs to manage its funds properly to expand production.

Core concept

Brings learned knowledge, a method, or a skill into a real situation so it can do useful work.

Common phrases

  • 正确运用zhèng què yùn yòng

    use correctly

  • 运用资金yùn yòng zī jīn

    manage funds

  • 运用技巧yùn yòng jì qiǎo

    apply techniques

Similar words

使用shǐ yòng: Using an object, tool, or form of language to get something done.
应用yìng yòng: Putting a theory or technique into practice in a specific situation.
利用lì yòng: Using available resources or conditions to help achieve a desired result.

Definition in Chinese

将知识、方法或技能在实际场合中采用并发挥作用，以达到预期目的。jiāng zhī shí fāng fǎ huò jì néng zài shí jì chǎng hé zhōng cǎi yòng bìng fā huī zuò yòng yǐ dá dào yù qī mù dì

Word origin

运 (yùn, "move") + 用 (yòng, "use") forms a compound that suggests moving something into use, which extends naturally to putting knowledge, methods, or skills into practical action.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb has a formal tone and is most natural in discussions of knowledge, methods, and abilities; a simpler verb usually fits ordinary objects.

Other meanings

  • applyverb

Related words

  • 运用能力yùn yòng néng lìability to applynoun

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