实用
shíyòng
practical, functional
Part of speech · adjective
Pattern visualization
Examples
- 这个工具很实用。This tool is very practical.
- 我们更看重实用价值。We value practical usefulness more.
Collocations
实用价值经济实用实用性既美观又实用
Mnemonic
实 shí "real" + 用 yòng "use": of real use, i.e. practical, functional. 实用价值 = practical value. Paired with and contrasted against 美观 (good-looking). Opposite of 华而不实 (showy but useless).
Related
美观好用管用华而不实
Quick check
What is the relationship between 美观 and 实用?