<p>Theoretically, both of them might be appropriate in specific situation. But most of the time, that can be translated as "用...来表达..."
For example, “use wine to express romance” can be translated as "用（以）酒来表达（表现）浪漫"</p>

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Minnie
<p>I'm Trying to figure out what is the proper was to say 
"Use something in order to express something else" 
Is it 
通过。。。 表达。。 
or 
使用。。。。 表达。。。 </p>

<p>If it is actually a third option let me know! </p>

<p>Cheers, </p>

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Yes................................................
Joseph S WU
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Do people say "使用 。。 表达” or "通过。。。 表达“》
# Do people say "使用 。。 表达” or "通过。。。 表达“》

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-10-08)

I'm Trying to figure out what is the proper was to say
"Use something in order to express something else"
Is it
通过。。。 表达。。
or
使用。。。。 表达。。。

If it is actually a third option let me know!

Cheers,

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Yes................................................  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2014-10-08. Score: 3

Theoretically, both of them might be appropriate in specific situation. But most of the time, that can be translated as "用...来表达..."
For example, “use wine to express romance” can be translated as "用（以）酒来表达（表现）浪漫"


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