有用

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useful

这个工具非常有用。

This tool is very useful.


general

Having practical value or benefit; serving a purpose.

学习新技能对职业发展很有用。

Learning new skills is very useful for career development.

这个建议对解决问题有用吗?

Is this suggestion useful for solving the problem?

Often used to describe tools, skills, or advice that provide practical benefits.

Collocations

非常有用very useful有用的工具useful tool有用的建议useful advice

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'有用' is often used to describe practical benefits, while '有效' emphasizes effectiveness in achieving results.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '有用' is versatile, avoid overusing it in formal writing; consider more specific synonyms like '实用' for practicality or '有效' for effectiveness.

Word Origin

Composed of '有' (to have) and '用' (use), literally meaning 'to have use'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe objects, skills, or information that provide practical benefits. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

to have
root
+
use
root
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