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有着

yǒu zhe

have; with

Usage note

有着表示拥有某种特点或状态。

yǒu zhe biǎo shì yōng yǒu mǒu zhǒng tè diǎn huò zhuàng tài。

有着 means to have or possess a certain quality.

Context note

有着常用于外貌、性格和条件。

yǒu zhe cháng yòng yú wài mào 、 xìng gé hé tiáo jiàn。

有着 is often used with appearance, personality, and conditions.

5 examples

有着一双大眼睛。
tā yǒu zhe yì shuāng dà yǎn jīng。
He has a pair of big eyes.
这个城市有着悠久的历史。
zhè ge chéng shì yǒu zhe yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ。
This city has a long history.
有着温和的性格。
tā yǒu zhe wēn hé de xìng gé。
She has a gentle personality.
他们有着共同的目标。
tā men yǒu zhe gòng tóng de mù biāo。
They have a common goal.
这个地方有着美丽的风景。
zhè ge dì fāng yǒu zhe měi lì de fēng jǐng。
This place has beautiful scenery.

5 mini stories

这位老师有着丰富的经验。
zhè wèi lǎo shī yǒu zhe fēng fù de jīng yàn。
This teacher has rich experience.
有着认真学习的态度。
tā yǒu zhe rèn zhēn xué xí de tài dù。
He has a serious attitude toward learning.
这个小镇有着很漂亮的街道。
zhè ge xiǎo zhèn yǒu zhe hěn piào liang de jiē dào。
This town has very pretty streets.
有着很多好朋友。
tā yǒu zhe hěn duō hǎo péng yǒu。
She has many good friends.
这件事有着重要的意义。
zhè jiàn shì yǒu zhuó zhòng yào de yì yì。
This matter has an important meaning.

Mini dialogue

介绍家乡

A
你的家乡怎么样?
Nǐ de jiāxiāng zěnme yàng?
What is your hometown like?
B
我的家乡有着美丽的山和河。
Wǒ de jiāxiāng yǒu zhe měilì de shān hé hé.
My hometown has beautiful mountains and rivers.

谈论宠物

A
你的小狗可爱吗?
Nǐ de xiǎo gǒu kě'ài ma?
Is your puppy cute?
B
有着大大的眼睛,非常可爱。
Tā yǒu zhe dà dà de yǎnjing, fēicháng kě'ài.
It has big eyes and is very cute.

Related words and contrasts

similar
yǒu
to have

Basic verb 'to have'. 有着 is more literary and emphasizes a lasting state.

similar
具有
jù yǒu
to possess (abstract qualities)

Formal, used for qualities like meaning, value, or ability.

opposite
没有
méi yǒu
to not have

The negative form of 有.

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