yòng

common
adjective

Meaning of 御用

御用 means for imperial use; used by the emperor; hired by and serving the ruling class; servile to authorities. Pronounced yù yòng.

  • for imperial use; used by the emperor
  • hired by and serving the ruling class; servile to authorities

Definitions & Examples

yòng
gōng
jīng
zhàn
 

The imperial porcelain craftsmanship is exquisite.

Zhè
liàng
chē
shì
huáng
yòng
de
 

This carriage was for the emperor's personal use.

huā
yuán
wèi
jìn
chéng
de
hòu
fāng
 

The imperial garden is located behind the Forbidden City.