用得着

• 拼音: yòng de zháo
• 汉字拆解: 用 = to use; 得 = potential complement marker; 着 = to touch/reach, here meaning 'able to apply'

含义

To need to use; to have use for; worth using. Indicates that something is useful or necessary.

Often used in questions or negative sentences. Common patterns: 用得着吗？(Is it really necessary?), 用不着 (no need to), 用得着的时候 (when needed). Can express mild sarcasm when questioning necessity. Also means 'can be used' in some contexts.

例句

1. 多学点技能总用得着，你永远不知道什么时候会派上用场。
2. 这件事用得着你这么紧张吗？放轻松点。
3. 我把工具箱带上了，说不定用得着。

用法指南

语境: everyday, practical decisions

语气: casual

正确说法

• 这个技能以后用得着。(This skill will come in handy later.)
• 用得着这么麻烦吗？(Do we really need to go through all this trouble?)

错误说法

• 我用得着了这本书 — 用得着后面不加'了'，直接说'我用得着这本书'或'我用得上这本书'

起源与历史

Resultative complement structure: 用 (to use) + 得 (potential particle) + 着 (able to apply/reach). The 得着 indicates successfully being able to apply or use something.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal