HSK 3

有的是

yǒu de shì

有的是 (expressing a large quantity)

Explanation

有的是 (yǒudeshì) is a fixed colloquial phrase meaning "to have plenty of, no shortage of, in abundance", emphasizing that the quantity is so large there is nothing to worry about.

Structure

(Place/Subject) + noun + 有的是 (yǒudeshì), or (Place) + 有的是 (yǒudeshì) + noun. For example 有的是书 (yǒudeshì shū - no shortage of books).

When to use

in casual conversation, when reassuring someone that there is a lot of something and they can use it freely.

Note

有的是 carries a colloquial and somewhat exaggerated nuance, unlike 很多 (hěn duō - a lot), which is more neutral.

Common mistakes

mistaking 有的是 for 有的 (yǒude - some...). These are two different structures; 有的是 must be used as the whole three-character phrase with the meaning "no shortage of, plenty of".

Examples

咱们图书馆有的是书,你可以多看看。
zánmenshūguǎnyǒudeshìshūduōkànkàn

Our library has no shortage of books; you can read more.

这儿水果有的是,你多拿一点儿。
zhèrshuǐguǒyǒudeshìduōdiǎnr

There's no shortage of fruit here; take a bit more.

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