运用
To apply/use
Wörtlich: 運 (to move/transport) + 用 (to use)
Use `运用` when you are smartly putting skills or knowledge into practice, not just using physical objects.
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- Means applying knowledge or skills to solve a problem.
- More sophisticated than the basic word for 'use'.
- Implies a level of mastery or cleverness in action.
Bedeutung
It means taking a skill, a tool, or a piece of knowledge and putting it into action effectively. It's that moment when you stop just knowing something and actually start using it to get results.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Encouraging a friend to use new words
你应该在对话中多运用新单词。
You should apply new words more in conversation.
A boss praising a strategy
你这次运用了很棒的营销策略。
You applied a great marketing strategy this time.
Talking about a clever friend
他总是能灵活运用各种借口。
He always knows how to flexibly apply all kinds of excuses.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term reflects the Confucian and pragmatic Chinese value of 'practicality over theory.' It became especially prominent in modern educational and professional contexts to distinguish between 'dead knowledge' and 'living application.'
The 'Brain' Rule
If the action requires you to think or use a skill you practiced, use `运用`. If you could do it while half-asleep, just use `用`.
Don't Over-Formalize
Using `运用` for a toothbrush makes you sound like a robot. Keep it for skills, theories, and tools that require 'know-how'.
In 15 Sekunden
- Means applying knowledge or skills to solve a problem.
- More sophisticated than the basic word for 'use'.
- Implies a level of mastery or cleverness in action.
What It Means
运用 is all about the bridge between theory and practice. It is more than just 'using' a fork to eat. It is about applying a strategy, a language, or a clever technique. Think of it as 'putting something to work' in a smart way.
How To Use It
You usually place the object you are 'applying' right after the phrase. You can 运用 your brain, a new vocabulary word, or even a psychological tactic. It sounds a bit more sophisticated than the basic word for use, 用. It implies you have some level of mastery over what you are doing. It is like the difference between 'using' a camera and 'applying' photography techniques.
When To Use It
Use this when you want to sound competent. It is perfect for job interviews when discussing your skills. It works great in classrooms when a teacher wants you to use a specific formula. You can also use it when praising a friend for being clever. 'Wow, you really applied that logic well!' fits perfectly here. It feels natural in any situation where skill or thought is involved.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use 运用 for simple physical objects in a mindless way. You wouldn't 运用 a tissue to blow your nose. That sounds like you are performing a complex scientific experiment on your nostrils. Avoid it for basic chores like washing dishes or opening a door. Keep it for things that require a bit of 'brain power' or specific intent. If it's a mindless habit, stick to 用.
Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, there is a huge emphasis on 'learning for the sake of application.' There is a famous saying about 'applying what you learn' (学以致用). This reflects a pragmatic worldview. It's not enough to just be a bookworm. You are truly respected when you can 运用 that knowledge to solve real-world problems. It’s the mark of a truly wise person.
Common Variations
You will often see it paired with 'knowledge' (知识), 'skills' (技巧), or 'power' (权力). A very common four-character idiom is 灵活运用. This means 'to apply something flexibly.' It’s the ultimate goal of learning—being so good at something that you can adapt it to any situation without breaking a sweat.
Nutzungshinweise
It sits in the 'neutral to formal' range. It is the go-to word for 'application' in professional, academic, and skill-based contexts.
The 'Brain' Rule
If the action requires you to think or use a skill you practiced, use `运用`. If you could do it while half-asleep, just use `用`.
Don't Over-Formalize
Using `运用` for a toothbrush makes you sound like a robot. Keep it for skills, theories, and tools that require 'know-how'.
The 'Flexibility' Secret
Chinese people love the phrase `灵活运用`. It's the ultimate compliment for someone who isn't just smart, but 'street smart'.
Beispiele
6你应该在对话中多运用新单词。
You should apply new words more in conversation.
Focuses on the active practice of language skills.
你这次运用了很棒的营销策略。
You applied a great marketing strategy this time.
Professional setting highlighting successful execution.
他总是能灵活运用各种借口。
He always knows how to flexibly apply all kinds of excuses.
A slightly sarcastic but lighthearted observation.
我学会了如何运用我的直觉。
I learned how to apply my intuition.
Refers to internal skills or feelings.
我擅长运用数据来解决问题。
I am good at applying data to solve problems.
Demonstrates competence and analytical skills.
这道题要运用那个公式吗？
Do I need to apply that formula for this question?
Common academic usage for rules or formulas.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to describe using a complex software skill.
他能熟练地___这个设计软件的功能。
While '用' is okay, '运用' emphasizes the skill and proficiency involved in using software functions.
Which phrase fits best for 'applying knowledge'?
我们需要把书本知识___到实践中。
The phrase '运用到实践中' (apply to practice) is a very common standard collocation.
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The 'Use' Spectrum
Basic use of objects
Use a spoon
General usage, slightly formal
Use a computer
Strategic/Skillful application
Apply a tactic
Where to use 运用
Language Learning
Applying grammar rules
Business
Applying a strategy
Education
Applying a formula
Socializing
Applying humor
Häufig gestellte Fragen
11 FragenNot exactly. 使用 is a general term for 'to use' (like using a phone), while 运用 implies using something with skill or for a specific purpose (like applying a strategy).
Generally, no. That sounds like you are manipulating them. Use 用人 or 任用 for hiring or managing people.
Yes, if you're talking about something clever. For example: 你运用得真好! (You applied that really well!).
Common objects include 知识 (knowledge), 技术 (technology/skill), 力量 (power/strength), and 方法 (methods).
It’s neutral. It's not 'fancy,' but it's more precise. It shows you have a good grasp of the language.
You say 运用公式 (yùnyòng gōngshì). It's the standard way to say it in school.
Only if the tool requires high skill. You can 运用 a complex machine, but you just 用 a hammer.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 死记硬背 (rote memorization) is often contrasted with it, as it means learning without being able to apply.
Yes! Coaches often talk about how players 运用战术 (apply tactics) during a game.
It's better to say 使用电脑. Using 运用 would imply you are applying computer science principles, not just browsing the web.
It means 'to apply flexibly.' It’s a very common phrase meaning you can use your skills creatively in different situations.
Verwandte Redewendungen
使用
To use/employ (general)
应用
To apply (often for apps or practical science)
发挥
To bring into play / to give play to (one's talent)
学以致用
To study for the purpose of application
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