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运用 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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运用yùnyòngto useHSK 5, vn, rank #4668, Medium
运用yùnyòngto put to useHSK 5, vn, rank #4668, Medium
yùnyòng(yun4yong4) T4
  1. 1to use
  2. 2to put to use
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March 24, 2026
运用(運用)yùnyòng(yun4yong4)

运用 (yùn yòng) means 'to use' or 'to put to use.' It is often used in contexts where practical application of knowledge, skills, or resources is emphasized, such as in education, technology, or problem-solving. The term implies a strategic or purposeful application rather than just casual use.

Frequency#4668DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, there is a strong emphasis on the practical application of knowledge, making 运用 a key concept in discussions about learning and skill development. This reflects a broader cultural value placed on utilitarianism in both study and work.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yonder' (yun) person 'using' (yong) a tool effectively. Visualize someone reaching out to apply their skills in a situation, making an important connection between knowledge and action. The character 运 (yùn) suggests movement, while 用 (yòng) is about application.

Meanings of 运用

yùnyòng(yun4yong4)
1to use
2to put to use
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About 运用

运用Simplified
運用Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#4668Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 运用

Quick Contrast

应用 (yìngyòng) vs 运用 (yùnyòng): choose 运用 when emphasizing the strategic or purposeful application of knowledge, while 应用 is more general and can refer to any application.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'yonder' (yun) person 'using' (yong) a tool effectively. Visualize someone reaching out to apply their skills in a situation, making an important connection between knowledge and action. The character 运 (yùn) suggests movement, while 用 (yòng) is about application.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 运用 with just 用 (yòng), which means 'to use' in a more general sense. 运用 is more formal and suited for academic or professional contexts. Common collocations include '运用知识' (apply knowledge) and '运用技能' (use skills).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 运用 connects with other words related to application and practice, such as 应用 (yìng yòng, apply) and 使用 (shǐ yòng, use). Focus on understanding how to differentiate between general and specific usage in sentences.

Cultural Note

In Chinese education, there is a strong emphasis on the practical application of knowledge, making 运用 a key concept in discussions about learning and skill development. This reflects a broader cultural value placed on utilitarianism in both study and work.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 运用 with 用, using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For example, saying '我运用这个工具' (I use this tool) is incorrect if the context is informal; it should be '我用这个工具.'

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Pronunciation of 运用

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Component Characters

运yùnto move
HSK 57 strokes辶
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用yòngto use
HSK 35 strokes用
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Grammar Patterns of 运用

运用 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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设置这门课程是为了指导学生如何____色彩和构图。

The course is designed to help students with colour and composition.

Example Sentences for 运用 (7)

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设置这门课程是为了指导学生如何运用色彩和构图。

shè zhì zhè mén kè chéng shì wéi le zhǐ dǎo xué shēng rú hé yùn yòng sè cǎi hé gòu tú。

The course is designed to help students with colour and composition.
2
这两种手法实际运用起来哪个好一些？

zhè liǎng zhǒng shǒu fǎ shí jì yùn yòng qǐ lái nǎ gè hǎo yī xiē？

How do the two techniques compare in terms of application?
3
物理学并非只是一门不能直接运用的纯科学。

wù lǐ xué bìng fēi zhī shì yī mén bù néng zhí jiē yùn yòng de chún kē xué。

Physics isn't just about pure science with no immediate applications.
4
导演在镜头运用上既富有美感又渲染了气氛，戏剧手法的运用也娴熟自如。

dǎo yǎn zài jìng tóu yùn yòng shàng jì fù yǒu měi gǎn yòu xuàn rǎn le qì fēn， ， xì jù shǒu fǎ de yùn yòng yě xián shú zì。

The director employs sensuous, atmospheric camerawork and deft dramatic touches.
5
这几乎是一条普遍的真理：我们在某一工作中越往上晋升，实际运用那些当初在工作中经常实践的技能的机会就越少。

zhè jī hū shì yī tiáo pǔ biàn de zhēn lǐ： ： wǒ mén zài mǒu yī gōng zuò zhōng yuè wǎng shàng jìn， shēng ， shí jì yùn yòng nà xiē dāng chū zài gōng zuò zhōng jīng cháng shí jiàn de jì néng de jī huì jiù。

It is an almost universal truth that the more we are promoted in a job, the less we actually exercise the skills we initially used to perform it.
6
通过巧妙运用倒叙手法，伊夫的故事慢慢呈现出来。

tōng guò qiǎo miào yùn yòng dǎo xù shǒu fǎ， ， yī fū de gù shì màn màn chéng xiàn chū。

Gradually, with an intelligent use of flashbacks, Yves' story unravels.
7
这位艺术家很会运用明暗效果.

zhè wèi yì shù jiā hěn huì yùn yòng míng àn xiào guǒ.

This artist uses light and shade to good effect.

Cultural Notes for 运用

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese education, there is a strong emphasis on the practical application of knowledge, making 运用 a key concept in discussions about learning and skill development. This reflects a broader cultural value placed on utilitarianism in both study and work.

Frequently Asked Questions about 运用

运用 is more formal and typically used in academic or professional contexts, so it's better to use 用 in casual conversations.