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The word 享用 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core idea to create a unified concept. 享 (xiǎng) carries the meaning of "to enjoy" or "to receive (a benefit)", focusing on the experiential pleasure or reception. 用 (yòng) means "to use" or "to consume", emphasizing the practical action taken upon something. Their fusion creates a composite meaning where the act of using or consuming something is inherently paired with the experience of savoring, appreciating, or benefiting from it, as in enjoying a meal or partaking of an offering.

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我们享用晚餐吧。

Wǒmen xiǎngyòng wǎncān ba.

Let's enjoy dinner.

他正在享用美味的早餐。

Tā zhèngzài xiǎngyòng měiwèi de zǎocān.

He is enjoying a delicious breakfast.

在度假时,我们享用了当地的海鲜。

Zài dùjià shí, wǒmen xiǎngyòngle dāngdì de hǎixiān.

During the vacation, we enjoyed the local seafood.

如果你早点完成工作,就可以享用悠闲的下午茶。

Rúguǒ nǐ zǎo diǎn wánchéng gōngzuò, jiù kěyǐ xiǎngyòng yōuxián de xiàwǔ chá.

If you finish work early, you can enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea.

这幅画作让观众享用了视觉的盛宴。

Zhè fú huàzuò ràng guānzhòng xiǎngyòngle shìjué de shèngyàn.

This painting allows the audience to enjoy a visual feast.

Word Definition - 享用

xiǎng yòng to enjoy (i.e. have the use or benefit of)

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