Chinese

yǒu
Meaning: to have; there is; there are
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

有

Example sentences

I have three books.
各國有不同的文化
各国有不同的文化
Each country has different cultures.
這裡有五個人。
这里有五个人。
There are five people here.
門外有人在等你。
门外有人在等你。
Someone is waiting for you outside the door.
我們家一共有五口人。
我们家一共有五口人。
There are five people in our family.
這列火車有十二節車廂。
这列火车有十二节车厢。
This train has twelve carriages.
我只有一本書。
我只有一本书。
I only have one book.
他有兩個女兒。
他有两个女儿。
He has two daughters.
每個時代都有自己的英雄。
每个时代都有自己的英雄。
Every era has its own heroes.
農場裡有一隻牛。
农场里有一只牛。
There is a cow on the farm.

Usage Notes

Indicates possession or existence.

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