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    Expressing 'to be used for' with 用于 (yòngyú)

    Actions & Events
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    Subject + 用于 + Purpose/Noun

    Explanation

    The verb 用于 (yòngyú) means 'to be used for' or 'to serve the purpose of.' It is a formal expression connecting an object or resource to its intended function. For example, 用于不同的目的 means 'used for different purposes.'

    Examples

    • 这笔资金主要用于改善社区环境。

      Zhè bǐ zījīn zhǔyào yòngyú gǎishàn shèqū huánjìng.

      This funding is primarily used to improve the community environment.

    • 这间房间用于存放实验设备。

      Zhè jiān fángjiān yòngyú cúnfàng shíyàn shèbèi.

      This room is used for storing laboratory equipment.

    • 公司拿出一部分利润用于员工培训。

      Gōngsī ná chū yí bùfèn lìrùn yòngyú yuángōng péixùn.

      The company set aside a portion of its profits for employee training.

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