Definition
利用 means 'to use, make use of, or exploit' — it can be neutral (using resources) or negative (exploiting someone). It is broader than 使用 (shǐ yòng), which is purely neutral and concrete 'to use' (tools, methods). When negative, 利用 is less severe than 剥削 (bō xuē 'exploit people/labor') and differs from 借/乘/趁, which focus on seizing an opportunity.
verb
to useto make use ofto exploit (can be neutral or negative)
Examples
- 利用。Wǒmen yīnggāi chōngfèn lì yòng shíjiān xuéxí.We should make full use of our time to study.
- 利用。Tā lì yòng zhège jīhuì tígāo le zìjǐ de shuǐpíng.He used this opportunity to improve his own level.
- 利用。Bú yào lì yòng biérén de xìnrèn zuò huàishì.Don't exploit others' trust to do bad things.
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