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    Expressing 'to make good use of' with 善用 (shànyòng)

    Manner & Method
    Suggestion & Advice

    Structure

    善用 + Object

    Explanation

    善用 (shànyòng) means 'to make good use of' or 'to put to good use.' It combines 善 (good, well) with 用 (to use), conveying the idea of using something wisely or effectively. It is often used when encouraging someone to leverage a resource or ability to its fullest potential.

    Examples

    • 我们应该善用每一分钟来学习新技能。

      wǒmen yīnggāi shànyòng měi yī fēnzhōng lái xuéxí xīn jìnéng.

      We should make good use of every minute to learn new skills.

    • 善用你身边的资源，很多问题都能解决。

      shànyòng nǐ shēnbiān de zīyuán, hěn duō wèntí dōu néng jiějué.

      Make good use of the resources around you, and many problems can be solved.

    • 她很善用社交媒体来推广自己的品牌。

      tā hěn shànyòng shèjiāo méitǐ lái tuīguǎng zìjǐ de pǐnpái.

      She is very good at using social media to promote her brand.

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