How common it is
利用 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say lìyòng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
利用表示使用、发挥作用。
lì yòng biǎo shì shǐ yòng 、 fā huī zuò yòng。
利用 means to make use of or utilize.
Context note
利用常用于时间、资源和工具。
lì yòng cháng yòng yú shí jiān 、 zī yuán hé gōng jù。
It is often used with time, resources, and tools.
5 examples
利用时间学习。
lì yòng shí jiān xué xí。
Use time to study.
他利用机会。
tā lì yòng jī huì。
He used the opportunity.
我们要利用资源。
wǒ men yào lì yòng zī yuán。
We should use resources well.
利用手机很方便。
lì yòng shǒu jī hěn fāng biàn。
Using a phone is very convenient.
老师教我们利用图表。
lǎo shī jiào wǒ men lì yòng tú biǎo。
The teacher taught us to use charts.
5 mini stories
他利用休息时间看书。
tā lì yòng xiū xi shí jiān kàn shū。
He used his break time to read.
老师说，要利用好每一分钟。
lǎo shī shuō， yào lì yòng hǎo měi yì fēn zhōng。
The teacher said to make good use of every minute.
他们利用电脑做作业。
tā men lì yòng diàn nǎo zuò zuò yè。
They used the computer to do homework.
利用资源可以节省很多。
lì yòng zī yuán kě yǐ jié shěng hěn duō。
Using resources well can save a lot.
她利用机会问了问题。
tā lì yòng jī huì wèn le wèn tí。
She used the chance to ask a question.