verb / noun HSK 4
Traditional 應用
to apply · to use · application
Meaning
应用 means to put knowledge, methods, or tools into practical use. As a verb, it means 'to apply' theory to practice or to employ something for a specific purpose. As a noun, it refers to a practical application or, in modern usage, a software application (app).
Usage
Commonly used in academic, technical, and professional contexts when discussing practical implementation. In everyday speech, 应用 often refers to mobile or computer apps (应用程序). The verb usage typically appears in formal writing or when discussing applying theories, methods, or technologies.
Examples
- 01这个理论可以应用于日常生活中。.This theory can be applied to daily life.
- 02我手机上下载了很多应用。.I've downloaded many apps on my phone.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个应用
- 种一种应用
Common collocations
- 应用于to be applied to
- 实际应用practical application
- 广泛应用widely applied
- 应用科学applied science
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 应 (to respond/suit) with 用 (to use), creating the meaning of using something appropriately in response to a situation or need—hence 'practical application.'