Chinese

xiǎngyǒu
Meaning: to enjoy (rights, privileges, etc.); to possess
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

享
有

Example sentences

Everyone should enjoy equal rights.
每個人都應該享有平等的權利。
每个人都应该享有平等的权利。
Everyone should enjoy equal rights.
他在科學界享有很高的聲譽。
他在科学界享有很高的声誉。
He enjoys a high reputation in the scientific community.
這位國畫大師的作品在國際上享有盛譽。
这位国画大师的作品在国际上享有盛誉。
This traditional Chinese painting master's works enjoy a high reputation internationally.
這個地區享有高度的自治權,可以自行處理內部事務。
这个地区享有高度的自治权,可以自行处理内部事务。
This region enjoys a high degree of autonomy and can handle its internal affairs on its own.
人民在法律面前享有同等的權利。
人民在法律面前享有同等的权利。
People enjoy equal rights before the law.
法律面前人人平等,任何人都不能享有特權。
法律面前人人平等,任何人都不能享有特权。
Everyone is equal before the law; no one should enjoy special privileges.
這位廚師在國際上享有極高的美譽。
这位厨师在国际上享有极高的美誉。
This chef enjoys a very high reputation internationally.
他在學術界享有極高的聲望。
他在学术界享有极高的声望。
He enjoys a very high reputation in the academic world.
年滿二十歲的公民依法享有選舉權。
年满二十岁的公民依法享有选举权。
Citizens aged twenty and over enjoy the right to vote according to the law.

Usage Notes

Often used with abstract nouns like rights, reputation, or prestige.

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