句子结构A1
有 Sentences
Sentences with 有 (yǒu) — to have / there is
Learning Goal
I can express possession and existence using 有
Exam Skills:HSK 1 SpeakingHSK 1 Writing
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
我有一只猫。
I have a cat.
我没有钱。
I don't have money.
桌子上有一本书。
There is a book on the table.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
有 Sentences
有 (yǒu) means 'to have' or 'there is/are'. Negate with 没有, never 不有. Place + 有 = 'there is'.
Always negate 有 with 没有, never *不有.
我有一只猫。
I have a cat.
我有一只猫 — 有 for possession. Measure word 只 (zhī) is needed for animals.
我没有钱。
I don't have money.
我没有钱 — negate with 没有, never *不有!
桌子上有一本书。
There is a book on the table.
桌子上有一本书 — 'there is' uses Place + 有 + Object pattern.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises