Usage note
具有表示拥有某种特点或能力。
jù yǒu biǎo shì yōng yǒu mǒu zhǒng tè diǎn huò néng lì。
具有 means to possess a feature or ability.
Context note
具有常用于特点、作用和能力。
jù yǒu cháng yòng yú tè diǎn 、 zuò yòng hé néng lì。
It is often used with features, functions, and abilities.
5 examples
这本书具有教育意义。
zhè běn shū jù yǒu jiào yù yì yì。
This book has educational significance.
她具有很多优点。
tā jù yǒu hěn duō yōu diǎn。
She has many advantages.
这项技术具有优势。
zhè xiàng jì shù jù yǒu yōu shì。
This technology has advantages.
他具有学习能力。
tā jù yǒu xué xí néng lì。
He has learning ability.
这个地方具有历史价值。
zhè ge dì fāng jù yǒu lì shǐ jià zhí。
This place has historical value.
5 mini stories
老师说，这种方法具有帮助。
lǎo shī shuō， zhè zhǒng fāng fǎ jù yǒu bāng zhù。
The teacher said this method is helpful.
他具有很强的责任感。
tā jù yǒu hěn qiáng de zé rèn gǎn。
He has a strong sense of responsibility.
这座城市具有很多特色。
zhè zuò chéng shì jù yǒu hěn duō tè sè。
This city has many characteristics.
具有耐心的人更容易成功。
jù yǒu nài xīn de rén gèng róng yì chéng gōng。
Patient people are more likely to succeed.
这件事具有很大的意义。
zhè jiàn shì jù yǒu hěn dà de yì yì。
This matter has great significance.
Mini dialogue
具有意义
A
这本书具有很重要的教育意义。
Zhè běn shū jùyǒu hěn zhòngyào de jiàoyù yìyì.
This book has very important educational significance.
B
是的，它教会我们很多道理。
Shì de, tā jiāo huì wǒmen hěn duō dàolǐ.
Yes, it teaches us many principles.
具有特点
A
这种植物具有耐寒的特点。
Zhè zhǒng zhíwù jùyǒu nài hán de tèdiǎn.
This plant has the characteristic of being cold-resistant.
B
所以它能在冬天生长。
Suǒyǐ tā néng zài dōngtiān shēngzhǎng.
So it can grow in winter.
Related words and contrasts
similar
拥有
yōng yǒu
own; possess
拥有 emphasizes ownership, while 具有 is more about abstract features or qualities.
opposite
没有
méi yǒu
do not have
没有 is the negative form of 有, meaning 'not have'.
similar
具备
jù bèi
possess (qualifications/conditions)
具备 is often used for skills or conditions, similar to 具有 but more formal.