zung1 jung6中用
Jyutpingzung1 jung6
Yalejūng yuhng
Definition
Useful; of practical use.
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How it's used
Often used in the negative form 唔中用 to describe something that looks functional but fails when put to the test. It carries a nuance of practical effectiveness rather than just general utility. You will frequently hear it applied to people or tools that prove unreliable during a critical moment.
Examples
This tool is very useful, it helps me a lot.
Are these things you bought actually useful at all?
Related words
Common phrases
useless or ineffective
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 有用, which is a more neutral and general term for useful. 中用 specifically implies that something is capable of fulfilling its intended purpose or standing up to pressure.
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