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用户 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
用户yònghùuserHSK 5, n, rank #7590, Hard
用户yònghùconsumerHSK 5, n, rank #7590, Hard
用户yònghùsubscriberHSK 5, n, rank #7590, Hard
用户yònghùcustomerHSK 5, n, rank #7590, Hard
yònghù(yong4hu4) T4
  1. 1user
  2. 2consumer
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March 24, 2026
用户(用戶)yònghù(yong4hu4)

用户 (yònghù) refers to a user, consumer, or customer who engages with a product or service. Commonly used in technology contexts, it can refer to individuals using software, websites, or services, as well as subscribers to platforms. The term emphasizes the relationship between the provider and the individual utilizing the service.

Frequency#7590DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the rise of e-commerce and digital services has made '用户' a central term in discussions about consumer behavior and online interactions, reflecting the rapid development of technology in daily life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '用户' as a 'young who' is always trying out the latest gadgets. The radical '用' (to use) hints at the action of engaging with something, while '户' suggests a household or a unit that represents the user. Together, they form a picture of someone making use of a product in their home.

Meanings of 用户

yònghù(yong4hu4)
1user
2consumer
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About 用户

用户Simplified
用戶Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7590Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 用户

Quick Contrast

消费者 (xiāofèi zhě) refers specifically to a consumer or buyer, emphasizing the purchasing aspect, while 用户 (yònghù) encompasses a broader range of individuals engaging with a service or product beyond just buying.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a '用户' as a 'young who' is always trying out the latest gadgets. The radical '用' (to use) hints at the action of engaging with something, while '户' suggests a household or a unit that represents the user. Together, they form a picture of someone making use of a product in their home.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use '用户'; it is more commonly used in technical and commercial settings. Avoid confusing it with '顾客' (customer), which is more general and can refer to buyers in a retail context. Also, remember to use the correct tones, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, '用户' connects well with other terms related to technology and services, such as '服务' (service) and '平台' (platform). Focus on understanding its usage in sentences and dialogues involving technology, commerce, and user experiences.

Cultural Note

In China, the rise of e-commerce and digital services has made '用户' a central term in discussions about consumer behavior and online interactions, reflecting the rapid development of technology in daily life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '用户' with '顾客', using them interchangeably in contexts where only one is appropriate. For example, saying '我是一名用户在商店' (I am a user at the store) is incorrect; it should be '我是一名顾客在商店' (I am a customer at the store).

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Component Characters

用yòngto use
HSK 35 strokes用
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户hùa household
HSK 64 strokes户
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Grammar Patterns of 用户

用户 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 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

Complete the Sentence

默认选项通常是大多数____都会选择的设置。

The default is usually the setting that most users would probably choose.

Example Sentences for 用户 (10)

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默认选项通常是大多数用户都会选择的设置。

mò rèn xuǎn xiàng tōng cháng shì dà duō shù yòng hù dū huì xuǎn zé de shè zhì。

The default is usually the setting that most users would probably choose.
2
它同时满足了用户在功能和情感上的需求。

tā tóng shí mǎn zú le yòng hù zài gōng néng hé qíng gǎn shàng de xū qiú。

It satisfies the user's requirements both functionally and emotionally.
3
大部分软件程序允许用户在脱机状态下写电子邮件。

dà bù fēn ruǎn jiàn chéng xù yǔn xǔ yòng hù zài tuō jī zhuàng tài xià xiě diàn zǐ yóu jiàn。

Most software programs allow you to compose emails offline.
4
PLATFORM公司是80多个铁路用户组的联盟。

PLATFORM PLATFORM gōng sī80 shì 80 duō gè tiě lù yòng hù zǔ de。

PLATFORM is an alliance of more than 80 rail-user groups.
5
东芝为StrataCIX用户带来一站式统一通信解决方案.

dōng zhī wéiStrataCIX StrataCIX yòng hù dài lái yī zhàn shì tǒng yī tōng xìn jiě jué fāng.

Toshiba Offers One - Device Unified Communications Solution to Strata CIX Customers.
6
进入系统请键入用户名称和密码。

jìn rù xì tǒng qǐng jiàn rù yòng hù míng chēng hé mì mǎ。

Enter a username and password to get into the system.
7
请键入你的用户名。

qǐng jiàn rù nǐ de yòng hù míng。

Please enter your username.
8
大约6万用户拥有特殊的适配器来接收和转换信号。

dà yuē6 6 wàn yòng hù yōng yǒu tè shū de shì pèi qì lái jiē shōu hé zhuǎn huàn xìn。

About 60,000 subscribers have special adapters to receive and decode the signals.
9
用户可以下载MP3音乐文件，然后用个人电脑上的光盘刻录机直接刻写在CD音乐光盘上。

yòng hù kě yǐ xià zǎiMP3 MP3 yīn lè wén， jiàn ， rán hòu yòng gè rén diàn nǎo shàng de guāng pán kè lù jī zhí jiē kèCD xiě zài CD yīn lè。

Users can download MP3 music files and record them directly onto a CD audio disc using a PC CD writer.
10
生产的特种 耐磨 抛丸机叶片深受广大用户的好评.

shēng chǎn de tè zhǒng nài mó pāo wán jī yè piàn shēn shòu guǎng dà yòng hù de.

Blasting the production of special wear - resistant Blade won by majority of users.

Cultural Notes for 用户

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the rise of e-commerce and digital services has made '用户' a central term in discussions about consumer behavior and online interactions, reflecting the rapid development of technology in daily life.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, the term 'user' also applies widely to technology and services but can carry a more informal connotation in contrast to the more formal and structured use of '用户' in Chinese business contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions about 用户

While '用户' is most commonly used in technology and service-related discussions, it can also apply in broader contexts where someone interacts with a product or service.