HSK 6

民用

mín yòng

(for) civilian use

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Character Breakdown

民

mín · citizens, subjects

Radical: 民 · 5strokes

Stroke order animation for 民

用

yòng · to use

Radical: 用 · 5strokes

Stroke order animation for 用

Usage and Context

The term "民用" specifically refers to products, equipment, or technologies intended for civilian or non-military use. It is commonly used in contexts contrasting civilian and military applications, such as "民用航空" (civil aviation) versus military aviation.

Common Collocations

  • 民用飞机 (civilian airplane): refers to aircraft used for commercial or private transport.
  • 民用技术 (civilian technology): technology developed for non-military purposes.
  • 民用产品 (civilian products): goods designed for everyday consumer use.

Nuances

Using "民用" implies the item or service is accessible or intended for the general public rather than restricted to government or military use. It often appears in formal or technical contexts, such as government policies or industry discussions.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "民用" with "民间," which means "among the people" or "folk." "民用" focuses on the purpose of use, while "民间" relates to social or cultural contexts.

Example Sentences

这款无人机主要是民用，不适合军事用途。

Zhè kuǎn wúrénjī zhǔyào shì mínyòng, bù shìhé jūnshì yòngtú.

This drone is mainly for civilian use and not suitable for military

政府鼓励发展民用航空业以促进经济增长。

Zhèngfǔ gǔlì fāzhǎn mínyòng hángkōng yè yǐ cùjìn jīngjì zēngzhǎng.

The government encourages the development of civil aviation to promote

这家工厂生产的设备全部是民用产品。

Zhè jiā gōngchǎng shēngchǎn de shèbèi quánbù shì mínyòng chǎnpǐn.

The equipment produced by this factory is entirely for civilian use.