Definition
受用 is a verb meaning 'to benefit from something or find it enjoyable/useful over time'. It often describes the lasting positive effect of an experience, skill, or piece of advice — something you 'get mileage out of' rather than a momentary pleasure. Common in phrases like 受用不尽 ('endless benefit') and 终身受用 ('benefit for life').
v.
to benefit fromto find enjoyable or useful (over time)
Examples
- 受用。Lǎoshī de huà ràng wǒ zhōngshēn shòu yòng.The teacher's words have benefited me for life.
- 受用。Zhè běn shū de zhīshi hěn shòu yòng.The knowledge in this book is very useful.
- 受用。Tā xué dào de jìnéng zài gōngzuò zhōng shífēn shòu yòng.The skills he learned are very beneficial at work.
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