HSK 5

“有”字句3

“ yǒu ” zì jù 3

Structure "有" Part 3

Explanation

This is the 有 (yǒu, "to have") sentence in an advanced form, comprising two usages that express existence.

Structure

Type 1 — subject + 有着 yǒuzhe + object. 着 (zhe) is a particle (a function word added to express a grammatical meaning, without a meaning of its own) attached after 有 to emphasize a lasting, stable existence. E.g. 有着长期的友好关系 = there exists a long-standing friendly relationship. Type 2 — verb + 有 + object, i.e. placing 有 right after another verb (写有 written on, 刻有 carved with, 列有 listed with) to indicate that the result of that action is still present. E.g. 书上写有他的名字 = his name is written on the book.

When to use

Type 1 is used to describe abstract things that exist over a long time (relationships, misunderstandings, feelings). Type 2 is used when something is written/carved/listed on an object. Both lean toward written/formal usage and sound more solemn than plain 有.

Distinguish

Plain 有 just says "have / exist"; whereas 有着 emphasizes a firm, deep existence, used for abstract nouns and seldom for concrete objects (you don't say 桌子上有着一本书).

Common mistakes

Vietnamese learners often use 有着 for concrete countable objects (wrong: 我有着一辆车); 有着 only suits abstract, long-lasting objects. In Type 2, don't separate 有 far from the verb — you must write the verb and 有 together (写有, 刻有).

Examples

两个国家之间有着长期的友好关系。
liǎngguójiāzhījiānyǒuzhechángdeyǒuhǎoguān

There is a long-standing friendly relationship between the two countries.

他们之间有着很深的误会。
menzhījiānyǒuzhehěnshēndehuì

There exists a very deep misunderstanding between them.

书上写有他的名字。
shūshàngxiěyǒudemíngzi

His name is written on the book.

这双筷子上刻有漂亮的图案。
zhèshuāngkuàizishàngyǒupiàoliangdeàn

Beautiful patterns are carved on this pair of chopsticks.

发票上列有商品的名称。
piàoshànglièyǒushāngpǐndemíngchēng

The names of the goods are listed on the invoice.

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