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sử dụng

/sɨ̌ˀ dɨ̀ŋ/
verb★Intermediate💡 to use
formal

to employ or make use of something for a purpose

Công ty sử dụng công nghệ mới để tăng năng suất.

The company uses new technology to increase productivity.

Bạn có thể sử dụng từ điển này để tra cứu.

You can use this dictionary for reference.

💡

Commonly used in both formal and technical contexts.

formal

to consume or expend resources

Nước này sử dụng rất nhiều điện.

This country uses a lot of electricity.

💡

Often used with resources like water, electricity, or fuel.

Collocations

sử dụng hợp lýto use wiselysử dụng sai mục đíchto misusesử dụng hiệu quảto use effectively

Synonyms

áp dụngdùngtận dụng

Antonyms

bỏ đivứt bỏkhông sử dụng

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'sử dụng' in formal writing, reports, or professional settings. In everyday conversation, 'dùng' is more natural and widely understood.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Redundancy

Do not repeat 'sử dụng' in a sentence unless necessary. For example, 'Anh ấy sử dụng máy tính để sử dụng phần mềm' is redundant. Instead, say 'Anh ấy sử dụng máy tính để chạy phần mềm'.

📖Word Origin

From 'sử' (to manage, to handle) + 'dụng' (to use). Both components are Sino-Vietnamese in origin, derived from Classical Chinese (使 + 用).

📝Usage Notes

The phrase 'sử dụng' is slightly more formal than 'dùng' and is preferred in writing, official contexts, or when emphasizing purposeful action. In casual speech, 'dùng' is more common.

Word Breakdown

sử
to manage, to handle
root
+
dụng
to use
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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