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The word "用来" is formed by combining the verb "用" (meaning "to use") with the directional verb "来" (meaning "to come"), where "来" serves as a complement indicating the purpose or result of the action. This creates a fixed compound that functions as a grammatical structure meaning "used to" or "for the purpose of", typically introducing the intended use of an object or action.

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这个杯子用来喝水。

Zhè ge bēi zi yòng lái hē shuǐ.

This cup is used for drinking water.

电脑用来处理信息。

Diànnǎo yòng lái chǔlǐ xìnxī.

Computers are used to process information.

这种材料用来建造房屋。

Zhè zhǒng cáiliào yòng lái jiànzào fángwū.

This kind of material is used to build houses.

他省下的钱用来帮助贫困学生。

Tā shěng xià de qián yòng lái bāngzhù pínkùn xuéshēng.

The money he saved is used to help poor students.

人工智能技术用来优化复杂系统的决策过程。

Réngōng zhìnéng jìshù yòng lái yōuhuà fùzá xìtǒng de juécè guòchéng.

Artificial intelligence technology is used to optimize the decision-making process of complex systems.

Word Definition - 用来

yòng lái to be used for; in order to

Individual Character Details

用 yòng
来 lái