一搭两用 — “To use one item for two different purposes”
一搭两用 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use one item for two different purposes”. To serve a dual function; to be versatile. Literally, “one for two uses”.
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一搭两用 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一搭两用 Character Breakdown
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这个便携式充电器设计得很巧妙，一搭两用，既能给手机充电也能当小夜灯。
This portable charger is cleverly designed; it serves two purposes, not only charging phones but also acting as a small night light.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一搭两用
What does 一搭两用 mean?
一搭两用 (yī dā liǎng yòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to use one item for two different purposes”.
How do you pronounce 一搭两用?
一搭两用 is pronounced yī dā liǎng yòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一搭两用 literally mean?
Literally, 一搭两用 means “one for two uses”. It is used to mean “to use one item for two different purposes”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一搭两用?
一样东西当两样用。