Chinese · Common Verbs
有
yǒu
To have
Beginnerverb
Definition
To possess something, or to indicate existence.
Example
我有两个孩子。
I have two children.
Etymology
'有' (yǒu) originates from ancient texts where it denoted possession or existence. It is a fundamental verb in Mandarin Chinese.
How & Where It’s Used
'有' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express possession and existence. It is widely used in spoken and written language.