HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
有 — to have
- Reading
- yǒu
- Meaning
- to have; there is/are
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
有 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yǒu and it means to have; there is/are. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
有 appears in everyday chinese words such as 有 (have, there is), 有些 (some, a few) and 有的 (some).
Chinese words containing 有
Frequently asked questions
What does 有 mean in Chinese?
有 means to have; there is/are in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 有 read?
有 is read yǒu. Reading it inside real words — 有 and 有些 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 有 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 有 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 有 in a word?
A common word containing 有 is 有 (yǒu) — "have, there is". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 有 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 有 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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