HSK 7

要X有/没X,要Y有/没Y

The structure 要X有/没X,要Y有/没Y (Saying someone/something has or lacks everything)

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize that a person or thing fully has (or completely lacks) the qualities or conditions X, Y stated. After '要' is the condition or quality, while '有' (has) or '没' (does not have) indicates the corresponding state. For example, '要成绩有成绩' means that when it comes to achievements, she has achievements right there, used to praise. Conversely, '要学历没学历' is used to disparage, pointing out that the person lacks even education.

Examples

她要成绩有成绩,要形象有形象。
yàochéngyǒuchéngyàoxíngxiàngyǒuxíngxiàng
他要学历没学历,要胆子没胆子。
yàoxuéméixuéyàodǎnméidǎn

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