利用 Simplified/traditional word 利用 English definition lì yòng exploit make use of to use to take advantage of to utilize HSK level HSK 5 Characters 利 (lì): sharp; favorable; advantage; benefit; profit; interest; to do good to; to benefit; 用 (yòng): to use; to employ; to have to; to eat or drink; expense or outlay; usefulness; hence; therefore;