工具 (gōngjù) — tool; instrument
HSK 3 | noun | a tool or instrument used to accomplish a task
工具 (gōngjù)
工具 refers to any physical or abstract tool used to get work done, from a hammer to a language.
Meanings
- [noun] tool; instrument; implement
- [noun] means; vehicle (for achieving something)
Example Sentences
这个工具箱里有很多工具。 Zhège gōngjùxiāng lǐ yǒu hěn duō gōngjù. There are many tools in this toolbox.
语言是人类交流的重要工具。 Yǔyán shì rénlèi jiāoliú de zhòngyào gōngjù. Language is an important tool for human communication.
他用工具把椅子修好了。 Tā yòng gōngjù bǎ yǐzi xiū hǎo le. He used a tool to fix the chair.
学习也需要好的工具，比如词典。 Xuéxí yě xūyào hǎo de gōngjù, bǐrú cídiǎn. Studying also requires good tools, such as a dictionary.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 工具箱 | toolbox |
| 使用工具 | to use a tool |
| 学习工具 | learning tool |
| 交通工具 | means of transportation |
| 手工工具 | hand tool |
Memory Hook
工 means "work" and 具 means "equipment" — a 工具 is literally the equipment you need for work.