How to say “a lot of” in Chinese with 有的是
Subj. + 有的是 (yǒudeshì) + Noun
Saying "a lot" with "有的是 (yǒudeshì)"
Subj. + 有的是 (yǒudeshì) + Noun
HSK 5AdjectivesSaying "a lot" with "有的是 (yǒudeshì)"
Rule structure
有的是 (yǒudeshì) means "plenty of, more than enough". It is an emphatic way to express abundance, often used in colloquial speech.
Rule structure
有的是 (yǒudeshì) means "plenty of, more than enough". It is an emphatic way to express abundance, often used in colloquial speech.
Examples
他有的是钱。
Tā yǒudeshì qián.
He has plenty of money.
Examples
他有的是钱。
Tā yǒudeshì qián.
He has plenty of money.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Saying "a lot" with "有的是 (yǒudeshì)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 有的是 (yǒudeshì) + Noun. For example: 他有的是钱。 — “He has plenty of money.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他有的是钱。 — “He has plenty of money.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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