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    Expressing 'to utilize' with 利用 (lìyòng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    利用 + Object + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The verb 利用 (lìyòng) means 'to utilize,' 'to make use of,' or 'to exploit.' It implies purposeful and effective use of a resource or opportunity. For example, 利用能源力量 means 'to harness the power of energy.'

    Examples

    • 我们应该好好利用假期时间充实自己。

      wǒmen yīnggāi hǎohǎo lìyòng jiàqī shíjiān chōngshí zìjǐ.

      We should make good use of our vacation time to enrich ourselves.

    • 他善于利用身边的资源解决问题。

      tā shànyú lìyòng shēnbiān de zīyuán jiějué wèntí.

      He is good at using the resources around him to solve problems.

    • 怎样才能更好地利用这些数据？

      zěnyàng cái néng gèng hǎo de lìyòng zhèxiē shùjù?

      How can we make better use of this data?

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