有
yǒu
To have
有 (yǒu) — paired qualities or actions
有 (yǒu) + A + 有 (yǒu) + B
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
有Noun有Noun
Rule structure
The 有 (yǒu)A有 (yǒu)B pattern shows that both A and B are present: completeness, variety, or a combination of two sides.
Rule structure
The 有 (yǒu)A有 (yǒu)B pattern shows that both A and B are present: completeness, variety, or a combination of two sides.
Examples
他们一边走一边有说有笑。
Tāmen yìbiān zǒu yìbiān yǒu shuō yǒu xiào.
They walked along, talking and laughing.
我们班有男有女。
Wǒmen bān yǒu nán yǒu nǚ.
Our class has both boys and girls.
Examples
他们一边走一边有说有笑。
Tāmen yìbiān zǒu yìbiān yǒu shuō yǒu xiào.
They walked along, talking and laughing.
我们班有男有女。
Wǒmen bān yǒu nán yǒu nǚ.
Our class has both boys and girls.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “paired qualities or actions” in Chinese with 有?
Use the structure: 有 (yǒu) + A + 有 (yǒu) + B. For example: 他们一边走一边有说有笑。 — “They walked along, talking and laughing”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他们一边走一边有说有笑。 — “They walked along, talking and laughing”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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