How to Say ‘To have’ in Traditional Chinese
有
💬 Usage Tip: Basic verb meaning “to have/there is.” It’s super common in everyday phrases like [有空].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In conversation, [有] often starts friendly follow-ups after greetings—like making plans after the holiday.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
有
[yǒu]
to have; there is/are
Used to indicate possession or existence. In “有空,” it means “to have (some) free time.”
過年如果你有空，我們一起吃飯。
If you have time during the New Year, let’s eat together.
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