器用

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Chinese

device; tool; utensil to use
trad. (器用)
simp. #(器用)
anagram 用器

Pronunciation


Noun

器用

  1. (literally) utensil; container; implement; tool
  2. (literary, figuratively) man who has the ability to dedicate himself to his country

Synonyms

  • (utensil):

Descendants

Sino-Xenic (器用):
  • Japanese: ()(よう) (kiyō)
  • Korean: 기용(器用) (giyong)

Japanese

Kanji in this term

Grade: 4
よう
Grade: 2
on'yomi
Alternative spelling
器用 (kyūjitai)

Pronunciation

Adjective

()(よう) (kiyō-na (adnominal ()(よう) (kiyō na), adverbial ()(よう) (kiyō ni))

  1. dexterous; skilful; handy
  2. clever; shrewd

Inflection