Use in Korean 🇰🇷

이용 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate “이용 (iyong)” with “using” something; think of the “I” in English “use” as if it points to yourself utilizing something.
• Remember that it appears in phrases like “이용 방법 (iyong bangbeob)” meaning “how to use.”

Explanations:
• “이용 (iyong)” is a noun that means “use” or “usage” in contexts such as services, facilities, or resources.
• It can imply both neutral usage and, in some cases, exploitation or taking advantage of someone/something.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 사용 (sayong) – refers specifically to “using” or “application.”
• 활용 (hwaryong) – emphasizes “utilization” or “making good use of” something.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• In a negative context, “이용” can imply exploitation, as in taking advantage of someone’s weakness.
• It’s sometimes informally used in scenarios where someone is seen as being "used" by another.

Example Sentences:
• 저는 도서관을 자주 이용합니다.
(Jeoneun doseogwaneul jaju iyonghamnida.)
– I often use the library.
• 이 서비스의 이용 방법을 알려주세요.
(I seobiseuui iyong bangbeobeul allyeojuseyo.)
– Please tell me how to use this service.
• 그는 사람들을 이용하는 법을 잘 알아요.
(Geuneun saramdeureul iyonghaneun beobeul jal arayo.)
– He knows well how to take advantage of people.

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