dǐng yòng
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Chinese dictionary
Show pinyin

  • v.be able to do the job; serve the purpose

    • hái zi hái xiǎo gàn zhòng huó r hái bù dǐng yòng

      孩子重活儿顶用

      The child is still young, and it's not enough to do heavy work.

Word usage

  • "顶" and "用" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • How much effect can your words make?

    • 不了

      The little money won't make a big difference.

    • 什么?

      What's the use of talking without action?