有 Sentences

Frequently asked questions

When is 有字句 used?

有 yǒu means 'to have' or 'there is/are'. It is negated with 没 méi , never 不!

How is 有字句 formed?

Key rule: 有 ALWAYS uses 没 for negation (没有), never *不有. This is the only common verb with this rule at A1.

What are common mistakes with 有字句?

The most common error is using 不 to negate 有. Always use 没有, never *不有. English speakers: May forget the 'there is' usage (Place + 有). In English, 'have' and 'there is' are different constructions. Russian speakers: Russian uses 'у меня есть' (possession) and 'есть' (existence) — both map to 有. Negation нет → 没有. Czech speakers: Czech 'mít' (have) and 'je/jsou' (there is) are separate; both become 有 in Chinese.