How to express possession with 有 (yǒu)
Subj. + 有 (yǒu) + Obj.
Expressing possession with "有 (yǒu)"
Subj. + 有 (yǒu) + Obj.
HSK 1VerbsExpressing possession with "有 (yǒu)"
Rule structure
To express possession, use [Subject + 有 (yǒu) + Object]. it can be translated as "to have," "to possess," or "to own." Negation with the verb 有 (yǒu) is formed in a special way. It can't be combined with the negative particle 不 (bù), but it can be combined with the negative particle 没 (méi): 没有 (méiyǒu).
Rule structure
To express possession, use [Subject + 有 (yǒu) + Object]. it can be translated as "to have," "to possess," or "to own." Negation with the verb 有 (yǒu) is formed in a special way. It can't be combined with the negative particle 不 (bù), but it can be combined with the negative particle 没 (méi): 没有 (méiyǒu).
Examples
我有钱。
Wǒ yǒu qián.
I have money.
Examples
我有钱。
Wǒ yǒu qián.
I have money.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing possession with "有 (yǒu)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 有 (yǒu) + Obj.. For example: 我有钱。 — “I have money.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我有钱。 — “I have money.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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