Taiwan Mandarin

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御用

yù yòng·ㄩˋ ㄩㄥˋ

“used by the emperor; now often used sarcastically for things controlled or exclusively used by those in power.”

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To drive or ride; to govern or rule; to manage; to defend or resist; to welcome (Taiwan usage); to serve or offer (literary).

yòng·ㄩㄥˋ

to use; to employ; to apply; to operate; to need; to have to; usefulness; utility; expense; outlay; (literary) hence; therefore