How to ask “as… as…” in Chinese with 有 (yǒu)

Noun 1 + (yǒu) + Noun 2 + Adj. + (ma)?

Expressing comparable degree with " (yǒu)"

HSK 3Comparison Patterns

Rule structure

A (yǒu) B (这么 (zhème)/那么 (nàme)) Adjective is a comparison structure asking or stating if A is as [Adjective] as B.

Examples

他有你这么高吗?

Tā yǒu nǐ zhème gāo ma?

Is he as tall as you?

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing comparable degree with "有 (yǒu)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Noun 1 + 有 (yǒu) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 吗 (ma)?. For example: 他有你这么高吗? — “Is he as tall as you?”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他有你这么高吗? — “Is he as tall as you?”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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