Learn a Chinese Character - 有 (yǒu) - Have/Possess

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 月 (moon radical)

Stroke Count: 6

Character Decomposition: 古文字形像手抓住肉，会持有、拥有之意。In ancient Chinese characters, the shape resembles a hand grasping meat, implying possession and ownership.

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yǒu (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

“有”主要表示拥有、存在等意思。The character "有" mainly means "have" or "exist".

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 有用 (yǒu yòng) - Useful
• 没有 (méi yǒu) - Don't have; There isn't
• 所有 (suǒ yǒu) - All; Every

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“有”作为动词，可表示所属关系，如“我有一本书”；也可表示存在，如“教室里有人”。As a verb, "有" can indicate possession, e.g., "我有一本书" (I have a book), or existence, e.g., "教室里有人" (There are people in the classroom).

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

在中国文化中，“有”常常与富足、成功等概念相关联，如“富有”“大有作为”。In Chinese culture, "有" is often associated with concepts like abundance and success, such as "富有" (wealthy) and "大有作为" (accomplish great things).

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

可以联想“有”就像手里拿着东西，代表拥有。You can associate "有" with holding something in your hand, which represents possession.