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有用

yǒu yòng
adjective★Beginner
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

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

有用的资源phrase
useful resources
有用的技巧phrase
useful tips

💡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

有
to have
root
+
用
use
root
汉英词典

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