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yǒu

Description

“有”表示拥有或存在,是中文里非常常用的动词。

"有" means to have or exist, and is a very common verb in Chinese.

它的否定不是“不有”,而是要用“没有”。

Its negation is not "不有", but "没有".

Meanings

yǒu

to have; to possess

我有两个哥哥。

I have two older brothers.

yǒu

there is; there are; to exist

桌子上有一本书。

There is a book on the table.

yǒu

to have (a certain amount/degree)

这条河有三米深。

This river is three meters deep.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    The negative of 有 is always 没有, never 不有.

  • Etymology

    Ancient character depicting a hand holding meat, giving the sense of possession.

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