粵

用jung6作zok3

jung6 zok3yòng zuò

English

  1. to use for the purpose of
  2. to serve as
  3. to be used for

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 用嚟做;喺比較正式嘅語境用

Examples

  • 墨汁用作染料时会产生有趣的图案。

    India ink produces an interesting pattern when used as a dye.

    Tatoeba · slo_oth CC BY

  • 减税常被用作刺激经济的主要财政手段。

    Tax cuts are often used as a major fiscal tool to stimulate the economy.

    Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

  • 呢塊地會用作住宅用途。

    This land will be used for residential development.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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