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    Using 用途 (yòngtú) to express "use" or "application"

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    Structure

    有 + 用途

    Explanation

    用途 refers to the purpose, use, or application of something. It is commonly used when discussing the practical functions or benefits of an object or material. For example, you might say something "has many uses" (有许多用途).

    Examples

    • 这种材料的用途非常广泛。

      zhè zhǒng cáiliào de yòngtú fēicháng guǎngfàn.

      This material has a very wide range of uses.

    • 竹子在日常生活中有许多用途。

      zhúzi zài rìcháng shēnghuó zhōng yǒu xǔduō yòngtú.

      Bamboo has many uses in daily life.

    • 你能跟我说说这个软件的主要用途吗？

      nǐ néng gēn wǒ shuōshuō zhège ruǎnjiàn de zhǔyào yòngtú ma?

      Can you tell me about the main uses of this software?

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