Definition
私用 is a noun meaning 'personal use' or 'unauthorized use' — it typically appears in formal or legal contexts, especially when someone uses public property or resources for private purposes. You'll see it in phrases like 公车私用 ('using a public vehicle for personal errands') or 公款私用 ('using public funds for private expenses'). It carries a negative connotation of misuse or embezzlement.
n.
personal use (of public property, funds, etc.)unauthorized usemisappropriation
Examples
- 私用。Gōngchē sī yòng shì wéifǎn guīdìng de xíngwéi.Using a public vehicle for personal use is a violation of regulations.
- 私用。Tā yīnwèi gōngkuǎn sī yòng bèi kāichú le.He was fired for using public funds for personal purposes.
- 私用。Gōngsī yánjìn rènhé xíngshì de sī yòng.The company strictly prohibits any form of unauthorized personal use.
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