suǒ yǒu
all
to have
to possess
to own
yǒu
to have
there is
there are
to exist
to be
méi yǒu
haven't
hasn't
doesn't exist
to not have
to not be
gòng yǒu
to have altogether
in all
yǒu guān
to have sth to do with
to relate to
related to
to concern
concerning
yǒu xiào
effective
in effect
valid
hái yǒu
furthermore
in addition
still
also
yǒu de
(there are) some (who are...)
some (exist)
yǒu le
I've got a solution!
to have a bun in the oven (abbr. for 有了胎[you3 le5 tai1])
yǒu rén
someone
people
anyone
there is someone there
occupied (as in restroom)
yǒu kě néng
possible
probable
possibly
probably
may
might
yǒu quán
to have the right to
to be entitled to
to have authority
powerful
yào yǒu
to need
to require
must have
xiàn yǒu
currently existing
currently available
méi yǒu shén me
it is nothing
there's nothing ... about it
yǒu xiàn gōng sī
limited company
corporation
chí yǒu
to hold (passport, views etc)
yǒu zhù
helpful
beneficial
to help
conducive to
gǔ fèn yǒu xiàn gōng sī
joint-stock limited company
corporation
yǒu dào
to have attained the Way
(of a government or a ruler) enlightened
wise and just
gù yǒu
intrinsic to sth
inherent
native
yǒu lì
powerful
forceful
vigorous
tè yǒu
specific (to)
characteristic (of)
distinctive
yǒu xíng
material
tangible
visible
shapely
yǒu lì
advantageous
to have advantages
favorable
gōng yǒu
publicly owned
communal
held in common
yǒu tiáo bù wěn
regular and thorough (idiom); methodically arranged
yǒu yì
to intend
intentionally
interested in
zhuó yǒu chéng xiào
highly effective
fruitful
xiǎng yǒu
to enjoy (rights, privileges etc)
yǒu zhù yú
to contribute to
to promote
yǒu qù
interesting
fascinating
amusing
yǒu shēng yǒu sè
having sound and color (idiom); vivid
dazzling
yǒu rú
to be like sth
similar to
alike
dà yǒu kě wéi
with great prospects for the future (idiom); well worth doing
jīn jīn yǒu wèi
with keen interest pleasure (idiom); with gusto
to relish
eagerly
with great interest
yǒu mù gòng dǔ
anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all
sth speaks for itself
is there for all to see
yǒu hài
destructive
harmful
damaging
zhàn yǒu
to have
to own
to hold
to occupy
to possess
to account for (a high proportion etc)
yǒu zhāo yī rì
one day
sometime in the future
yǒu jī wù
organic substance
organic matter
bié yǒu yòng xīn
to have an ulterior motive (idiom); a hidden agenda
yóu rèn yǒu yú
handling a butcher's cleaver with ease (idiom); to do sth skillfully and easily
jué wú jǐn yǒu
one and only (idiom); rarely seen
unique of its kind
suǒ yǒu zhì
ownership of the means of production (in Marxism)
system of ownership
suǒ yǒu quán
ownership
possession
property rights
title (to property)
yǒu xīn rén
resolute person
person with aspirations
people who feel
people who use their heads
yǒu xīn
to have a mind to
to intend to
deliberately
considerate
wú dú yǒu ǒu
not alone but in pairs (idiom, usually derog.); not a unique occurrence
it's not the only case
yǒu xiào qī
period of validity
sell-by date
yī wú suǒ yǒu
not having anything at all (idiom); utterly lacking
without two sticks to rub together
yǒu de shì
have plenty of
there's no lack of
xīn yǒu yú jì
to have lingering fears
trepidation remaining after a trauma (idiom)
yǒu qíng
to be in love
sentient beings (Buddhism)
xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
to plan in advance (idiom)
a card up one's sleeve
forewarned is forearmed
yǒu yì si
interesting
meaningful
enjoyable
fun
yǒu qiú bì yìng
to grant whatever is asked for
to accede to every plea
guó yǒu
nationalized
public
government owned
state-owned
yīng yǒu jìn yǒu
everything that should be here is here (idiom); all one can think of is on hand
to have all one needs
yǒu yuán
related
brought together by fate
same karma
wú zhōng shēng yǒu
to create something from nothing (idiom)
dà yǒu zuò wéi
to accomplish much
to have good prospects
to have a promising future
yǒu sè
colored
non-white
non-ferrous (metals)
chuò chuò yǒu yú
enough and to spare (idiom)
wú qí bù yǒu
nothing is too bizarre
full of extraordinary things
hòu huì yǒu qī
I'm sure we'll meet again some day. (idiom)
Hope to see you again.
yǒu shǐ yǐ lái
since the beginning of history
yǒu hǎo chù
advantageous
a plus
good for
advisable
helpful
yǒu yì yì
to make sense
to have meaning
to have significance
meaningful
significant
worthwhile
important
interesting
méi yǒu bàn fǎ
there is nothing to be done
one can't do anything about it
dú yǒu
to personally own
to possess solely
only
solely
yǒu qián lì
promising
showing potential
jǐng jǐng yǒu tiáo
everything clear and orderly (idiom); neat and tidy
lìng yǒu
to have some other (reason etc)
yǒu xué wèn
erudite
learned
informed
scholarly
yǒu xī wàng
hopeful
promising
prospective
ráo yǒu
full of (interest, humor, sentiment etc)
yǒu tǒng jì xué yì yì
statistically significant
yǒu guān xi
to relate to
to be relevant
to have involvement
to have connections
yǒu bàn fǎ
can find methods
resourceful
creative
jǐng rán yǒu xù
everything clear and in good order (idiom); neat and tidy
méi yǒu bì yào
there is no need to (do sth)
qíng yǒu dú zhōng
to have a feeling for sth (affection, sympathy, passion etc)
yǒu yì wú yì
intentionally or otherwise
yǒu xiào qī nèi
within the period of validity
before the sell-by date
yǒu zī gé
to be entitled
to qualify
to be qualified
cuò luò yǒu zhì
in picturesque disorder (idiom); irregular arrangement with charming effect
yǒu guān lián
related to
concerning
to be correlated
yǒu shī
to fail or lose (used in fixed expressions)
jí yǒu kě néng
extremely possible
probable
yǒu wú
to have or have not
surplus and shortfall
tangible and intangible
corporeal and incorporeal
yǒu zhǒng
to have guts
to have courage
to be brave
méi yǒu guān xi
see 沒關係|没关系[mei2 guan1 xi5]
yǒu bié
different
distinct
unequal
variable
méi yǒu yì yì
not to have any meaning
meaningless
yǒu diǎn r
slightly
a little
somewhat
yǒu guān rén shì
persons involved
those connected with (sth)
kāi juàn yǒu yì
lit. opening a book is profitable (idiom); the benefits of education
yǒu qī tú xíng
limited term of imprisonment (i.e. anything less than life imprisonment)
méi yǒu lǐ yóu
without any reason
for no reason
Guó yǒu Zī chǎn Jiān dū Guǎn lǐ Wěi yuán huì
State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission SASAC
yǒu xù
regular
orderly
successive
in order
yǒu jià zhèng quàn
securities
collateral (for loan)
yǒu qíng rén zhōng chéng juàn shǔ
love will find a way (idiom)
guó yǒu qǐ yè
nationalized business
state-owned business
sī yǒu huà
privatization
to privatize
yǒu wéi
promising
to show promise
huàn yǒu
to contract (an illness)
to be afflicted with
to suffer from
yǒu fèn
to have a share of (responsibility etc)
to be concerned
to be involved
bié yǒu
to have other...
to have a special ...
kě yǒu kě wú
not essential
dispensable
yǒu hài wú yì
harmful and without benefit (idiom); more harm than good
dà yǒu rén zài
there are plenty of such people
sù yǒu
to have
to have always had
wèi yǒu
is not
has never been
never occurring
unprecedented
yǒu mǎ
pixelated or censored (of video)
yǒu suǒ bù tóng
to differ to some extent (idiom)
yǒu zēng wú jiǎn
to increase without letup
to get worse and worse (idiom)
zì yǒu
to possess
to own
to have
yǒu qǐng
to request the pleasure of seeing sb
to ask sb in
to ask sb to do sth (e.g. make a speech)
yǒu fāng
to do things right
to use the correct method
dà yǒu
there is much
(literary) abundance
wò yǒu
to grasp and own
to hold (power)
yǒu lián xì
to be connected
to be related
yǒu diàn
electric (apparatus)
electrified
having electricity supply (of a house)
yǒu shuǐ
supplied with water (of a house)
yǒu rǎn
to have an affair with sb
dà yǒu bì yì
bringing great benefits (idiom); very useful
of great service
to help greatly
to serve one well
bīn bīn yǒu lǐ
refined and courteous
urbane
yǒu shēng dú wù
audiobook
recording of a person reading the text of a book
yǒu sè jīn shǔ
non-ferrous metals (all metals excluding iron, chromium, manganese and their alloys)
méi yǒu shì
not a bit
nothing is up
nothing alarming is happening
yǒu liǎn
lit. having face
to have prestige
to command respect
to have the nerve (e.g. to ask sth outrageous)
to have the gall
not ashamed to
jù wéi jǐ yǒu
to take for one's own
to expropriate
sī yǒu zhì
private ownership of property
yǒu kǒu jiē bēi
every voice gives praise (idiom); with an extensive public reputation
yǒu qián yǒu shì
rich and powerful (idiom)
yǒu bèi wú huàn
Preparedness averts peril.
to be prepared, just in case (idiom)
yǒu zhǔ jiàn
opinionated
having one's own strong views
Kāng Yǒu wéi
Kang Youwei (1858-1927), Confucian intellectual, educator and would-be reformer, main leader of the failed reform movement of 1898
hù tōng yǒu wú
mutual exchange of assistance (idiom)
to benefit from each other's strengths and make up each other's shortfalls
to reciprocate with material assistance
scratch each other's back
fù yǒu zé rèn
at fault
blamed for
responsible (for a blunder or crime)
xīn zhōng yǒu guǐ
to harbor ulterior motives (idiom)
yǒu lǐ shù
rational number (i.e. fraction of two integers, math)
méi yǒu chā bié
there is no difference
it makes no difference
bié yǒu dòng tiān
place of charm and beauty
scenery of exceptional charm
completely different world
jù yǒu
to occupy
to hold
to possess
yǒu qì wú lì
weakly and without strength (idiom); dispirited
qíng yǒu kě yuán
pardonable (of interruption, misunderstanding etc)
shēng cái yǒu dào
lit. there are principles behind making money (idiom); fig. to have a knack for good business
knowing how to accumulate wealth
good at feathering one's own nest
yǒu míng wú shí
lit. has a name but no reality (idiom); exists only in name
nominal
yǒu shì wú kǒng
secure in the knowledge that one has backing
shà yǒu jiè shì
to make a show of being very much in earnest (idiom)
to act as if one is taking things very seriously
yǒu láo
(polite) thank you for your trouble (used when asking a favor or after having received one)
jiān ér yǒu zhī
to have both (at the same time)
xīn yǒu yú ér lì bù zú
the will is there, but not the strength (idiom)
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
sān rén xíng , bì yǒu wǒ shī
lit. If three walk together, one should be my teacher (idiom, from Confucian analects). You have sth to learn from everyone.
also translated as: If three of us walk together, at least one of the other two is good enough to be my teacher.
qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ
how can this be so? (idiom); preposterous
ridiculous
absurd
què yǒu qí shì
(confirm to be) true
authentic
yǒu shēng yǐ lái
since birth
for one's whole life
Guó Wù Yuàn Guó yǒu zī chǎn jiān dū guǎn lǐ wěi yuán huì
State-owned assets supervision and administration commission of State Council SACAC
abbr. to 國資委|国资委[Gúo Zī Wěi]
zhàn wéi jǐ yǒu
to appropriate to oneself (what rightfully belongs to others)
Zhōng guó shí yóu huà gōng gǔ fèn yǒu xiàn gōng sī
China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation, Sinopec
abbr. to 中石化
tiān yǒu bù cè fēng yún
fortune as unpredictable as the weather (idiom); sth unexpected may happen at any moment
yǒu zhì zhě shì jìng chéng
a really determined person will find a solution (idiom); where there's a will, there's a way
shàng yǒu zhèng cè , xià yǒu duì cè
The higher ups have policies while the lower downs have their own ways of getting around them. (idiom)
yǒu shǐ yǒu zhōng
where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); to finish once one starts sth
to carry things through
I started, so I'll finish.
zhèn zhèn yǒu cí
to speak forcefully and with justice (idiom); to argue with the courage of one's convictions
niàn niàn yǒu cí
to mumble
to mutter to oneself
qíng yǒu dú zhōng
to have a feeling for sth (affection, sympathy, passion etc)
tú yǒu xū míng
with an undeserved reputation (idiom); unwarranted fame
nowhere near as good as he's made out to be
è yǒu è bào
evil has its retribution (idiom); to suffer the consequences of one's bad deeds
sow the wind and reap the whirlwind (Hosea 8:7)
shàn yǒu shàn bào
virtue has its rewards (idiom); one good turn deserves another
dà yǒu xī wàng
to stand a good chance
to have great hopes
to be promising
yǒu kǔ shuō bu chū
having unspeakable bitter suffering
(often used after 啞巴吃黃連|哑巴吃黄连[ya3 ba5 chi1 huang2 lian2])
yǒu pǔ
to have a plan
to know what one is doing
gè yǒu suǒ hào
Each has his likes and dislikes (idiom). There is no accounting for tastes.
chacun son gout
xīn yǒu líng xī yī diǎn tōng
hearts linked as one, just as the proverbial rhinoceros communicates emotion telepathically through his single horn (idiom); fig. two hearts beat as one
yǒu xù huà
ordering (of a list, encyclopedia etc)
zuì yǒu yīng dé
guilty and deserves to be punished (idiom); entirely appropriate chastisement
the punishment fits the crime
yǒu dé yǒu shī
you win some, you lose some (idiom)
gains and losses
trade-off
méi yǒu guī ju , bù chéng fāng yuán
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
shí yǒu suǒ wén
heard from time to time
one keeps hearing that...
yán ér yǒu xìn
to speak and keep one's promise (idiom); as good as one's word
yǒu zhāo
one day
sometime in the future
yǒu jiào wú lèi
education for everyone, irrespective of background
dà yǒu wén zhāng
some deeper meaning in this
more to it than meets the eye
there's sth behind all this
yǒu tiáo yǒu lǐ
everything clear and orderly (idiom); neat and tidy
yǒu qián néng shǐ guǐ tuī mó
lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones (idiom); with money, you can do anything you like.
bǐ shàng bù zú bǐ xià yǒu yú
to fall short of the best but be better than the worst
can pass muster
yǒu liǎng xià zi
to have real skill
to know one's stuff
tiān xià xīng wáng , pǐ fū yǒu zé
The rise and fall of the nation concerns everyone (idiom). Everyone bears responsibility for the prosperity of society.
méi yǒu shén me bù kě néng
nothing is impossible
there's nothing impossible about it
nán ér yǒu lèi bù qīng tán
real men do not easily cry (idiom)
jiā jiā yǒu běn nán niàn de jīng
Every family goes through its problems. (idiom)
huà zhōng yǒu huà
overtones in conversation
things indirectly implied from what is said
chē dào shān qián bì yǒu lù
lit. When we get to the mountain, there'll be a way through. (idiom)
fig. Everything will turn out for the best.
Let's worry about it when it happens.
It will be all right on the night.
cf couplet 車到山前必有路,船到橋頭自然直|车到山前必有路,船到桥头自然直
rén wú yuǎn lǜ , bì yǒu jìn yōu
He who gives no thought to far-flung problems soon finds suffering nearby (idiom, from Analects).
Smug concentration on the here and now will lead to future sorrow.
xū yǒu qí biǎo
looks impressive but is worthless (idiom)
not as good as it looks
a reputation with no substance
méi yǒu fǎ
at a loss
unable to do anything about it
to have no choice
méi yǒu liǎn
not to have the nerve
not dare (e.g. to do sth outrageous)
shàn yǒu shàn bào , è yǒu è bào
Virtue has its reward, evil its retribution
yǒu méi mù
to begin to take shape
to be about to materialize
yǒu yǒng wú móu
bold but not very astute (idiom)
xī yǒu qì tǐ
rare gas
noble gas (chemistry)
yǒu shǐ wú zhōng
to start but not finish (idiom); to fail to carry things through
lack of sticking power
short attention span
yǒu yuán wú fèn
destined to meet but not fated to be together (idiom)
bié yǒu yùn wèi
to have quite a lasting charm
yǒu sǔn yā suō
compression loss (in digital technology)
miàn yǒu nán sè
to show signs of reluctance or embarrassment
huà lǐ yǒu huà
to have hidden meaning
implication
more than just the apparent meaning
something hinted
sǐ yǒu yú gū
death cannot wipe out the crimes (idiom); dreadful crimes that rankled even after the perpetrator is dead
méi yǒu shēng yù néng lì
infertile
unable to have children
yǒu kǒng chóng
foramanifera (a form of plankton)
zhèn zhèn yǒu cí
to speak forcefully and with justice (idiom); to argue with the courage of one's convictions
also written 振振有詞|振振有词
shǒu tǔ yǒu zé
duty to defend the country (idiom)
yǒu xī
interest-bearing (bank account)
guó jiā xīng wáng , pǐ fū yǒu zé
The rise and fall of the nation concerns everyone (idiom). Everyone bears responsibility for the prosperity of society.
yǒu tóu yǒu wěi
where there's a start, there's a finish (idiom); to finish once one starts sth
to carry things through
I started, so I'll finish.
bù qiú yǒu gōng , dàn qiú wú guò
special achievement not required, just no hyperactive blunders (idiom); not hoping to acquire merit, just avoiding mistakes
Take it easy and keep your nose clean.
yǒu nián tou
for donkey's years
for ages
yǒu yī jù méi yī jù
to speak one minute and be quiet the next
xíng yǒu yú lì
after that, any remaining energy (idiom from Analects); time for extracurricular activities
yǒu kǒu wú xīn
to speak harshly but without any bad intent (idiom)
yǒu shén lùn
theism (the belief in the existence of God)
yǒu zhì jìng chéng
persevere and you will succeed (idiom); where there's a will, there's a way
xīn yǒu yú , lì bù zú
The will is there, but not the strength (idiom, from Confucian Analects).
I really want to do it, but don't have the resources.
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
shī chū yǒu míng
lit. to have sufficient reason to send troops (idiom)
to do something with good reason
to have just cause
xī yǒu yuán sù
trace element (nutrition)
bù xiào yǒu sān , wú hòu wéi dà
There are three ways to be unfilial; having no sons is the worst. (citation from Mencius 孟子 [Mèng zǐ])
yǒu qí fù bì yǒu qí zǐ
like father, like son (idiom)
yǒu shǒu yǒu jiǎo
lit. have hands have feet
to be able bodied (idiom)
to have the ability to work
yǒu tóu wú wěi
to start but not finish (idiom); to fail to carry things through
lack of sticking power
short attention span
zhì zhě qiān lǜ , bì yǒu yī shī
lit. a wise person reflecting a thousand times can still make a mistake (idiom); fig. nobody is infallible
tiān yǒu bù cè fēng yún , rén yǒu dàn xī huò fú
fortune as unpredictable as the weather, every day may bring fortune or calamity (idiom); sth unexpected may happen at any moment
lìng yǒu qǐ tú
to have an axe to grind (idiom)
yǒu chǎn zhě
property owner
the wealthy
wú shēng yě yǒu yá , ér zhī yě wú yá
Life is short, learning is limitless
Ars longa, vita brevis
dài yǒu sè yǎn jìng
to wear colored glasses
to have a prejudiced viewpoint
qiáng zhōng zì yǒu qiáng zhōng shǒu
However strong you are, there is always someone stronger
There is always sth more to learn (applied to art or learning).
Never be satisfied to rest on you laurels.
There is no room for complacency.
yǎ ba chī huáng lián , yǒu kǔ shuō bu chū
to be forced to suffer in silence
unable to speak of one's bitter suffering
sometimes written 啞子吃黃連,有苦說不出|哑子吃黄连,有苦说不出
gèn gǔ wèi yǒu
unprecedented
never seen since ancient times
gōng yǒu huà
to nationalize
to take over as communal property
yǒu hài wú lì
harmful and without benefit (idiom); more harm than good
yǒu shī shēn fèn
to be beneath one's dignity
yǒu fú tóng xiǎng , yǒu nàn tóng dāng
To enjoy blessings and endure misfortune together (idiom); for better or for worse
tú yǒu qí míng
with an undeserved reputation (idiom); unwarranted fame
nowhere near as good as he's made out to be
wèn xīn yǒu kuì
to have a guilty conscience
yǒu shén lùn zhě
theist (believer in one or more Deities)
ráo yǒu fēng qù
bubbling with humor (idiom); witty and interesting
tiān xià wú nán shì , zhǐ pà yǒu xīn rén
lit. nothing is difficult on this earth, if your mind is set (idiom)
yǒu qǐng
shortly thereafter
for a moment
yǒu zhù yú jì yì
promoting memory
mnemonic
mǐ bù yǒu chū , xiǎn kè yǒu zhōng
almost everything has a start, but not many things have an end (idiom); don't start sth you can't handle
kōng wú suǒ yǒu
having nothing (idiom); utterly destitute
without two sticks to rub together
Běi jīng qì chē zhì zào chǎng yǒu xiàn gōng sī
Beijing automobile works BAW
máng zhōng yǒu cuò
Rushed work lead to errors (idiom). Mistakes are likely at times of stress.
yǒu quán shì zhě
person in power
the one with authority
the guy in charge
fù fù yǒu yú
richly provided for
having enough and to spare
rén gè yǒu suǒ hào
everyone has their likes and dislikes
there is no accounting for taste
chacun son goût
nán rén xī xià yǒu huáng jīn
lit. the man has gold under his knees; fig. a man who does not easily kneel in front of others (owing to pride or moral integrity)
gù yǒu cí
native words (i.e. not derived from Chinese, in Korean and Japanese etc)
yǒu tiáo yǒu lǐ de
methodically
systematically
téng xùn kòng gǔ yǒu xiàn gōng sī
Tencent Holdings Limited (Developers of the QQ instant messaging platform)
wù gè yǒu zhǔ
everything has a rightful owner (idiom)
kuàng gǔ wèi yǒu
never before in the whole of history (idiom)
unprecedented
huī huī yǒu yú
lit. to have an abundance of space
room to maneuver (idiom)
sān rén xíng , zé bì yǒu wǒ shī
If three walk together, one of them can teach me sth (Confucius)
yǒu zēng wú yǐ
constantly increasing without limit (idiom); rapid progress in all directions
chē dào shān qián bì yǒu lù , chuán dào qiáo tóu zì rán zhí
When we get to the mountain, there'll be a way through and when the boat gets to the pier-head, it will go straight with the current (common saying); fig. Everything will turn out for the best.
Let's worry about it when it happens.
It will be all right on the night.
yǒu lǐ shù jí
set of rational numbers (math.)
yǒu rén xiǎng nǐ
Bless you! (after a sneeze)
dāng zhī yǒu kuì
to feel undeserving of the praise or the honor
liǎng hǔ xiāng zhēng , bì yǒu yī shāng
if two tigers fight, one must get injured (idiom); if you start a war, someone is bound to get hurt
shì fēi zì yǒu gōng lùn
to determine right and wrong based on public opinion (idiom)
Public opinion will judge what's right and wrong.
yǒu tí dòng wù
ungulates (animals with hooves)
méi yǒu liǎn pí
ashamed
embarrassed
not having the face (to meet people)
not daring (out of shame)
yǒu rén zài xiǎng nǐ
Bless you! (after a sneeze)
yǒu zǐ cún yān
I still have sons, don't I?
fig. future generations will continue the work
yǒu lǐ shù yù
field of rational numbers (math.), usually denoted by Q
Bǎo lì kē jì yǒu xiàn gōng sī
Poly Technologies (company)
liǎng hǔ xiāng dòu , bì yǒu yī shāng
When two tigers fight, one will get injured (idiom). If it comes to a fight, someone will get hurt.
zhōng yuǎn Tài píng yáng yǒu xiàn gōng sī
COSCO Pacific Limited, major freight company
xiōng yǒu chéng fǔ
subtle way of thinking (idiom); hard to fathom
deep and shrewd
rú yǒu suǒ shī
to seem as if something is amiss (idiom)
wǎng wǎng yǒu zhī
to have always had (idiom)
dǐ qī yǒu kǒng chóng
benthic foramanifera
seabed plankton
méi yǒu jìn tóu
to have no strength
to feel weak
feeling listless
jiù yǒu yīng dé
to deserve what one gets (punishment, mishap etc) (idiom)
mǐ yǒu jié yí
all dead and no survivors
yǒu pǔ r
erhua variant of 有譜|有谱[you3 pu3]
yǒu qí shī , bì yǒu qí tú
As the teacher, so the pupil. (idiom)
yǒu zhī yǒu yè
to become bogged down in the details (idiom)
yǒu mù gòng shǎng
as everyone can appreciate (idiom); clear to all
unarguable
fā fèn yǒu wéi
to prove one's worth through firm resolve (idiom)
yǒu wú xiāng tōng
mutual exchange of assistance (idiom)
to reciprocate with material assistance
Qì chē Xià lì gǔ fèn yǒu xiàn gōng sī
Tianjin FAW Xiali Motor Company, Ltd., established 1997
yǒu le tāi
pregnant
to carry a child
yǒu yì zāi huā huā bù fā , wú xīn chā liǔ liǔ chéng yīn
lit. you plant a garden and the flowers do not bloom, you poke a stick in the mud and it grows into a tree
fig. things do not always turn out as one would expect
well-laid plans may fail, and success may come where you least expect it
yǒu fú tóng xiǎng , yǒu huò tóng dāng
To enjoy blessings and endure misfortune together (idiom); for better or for worse
chē dào shān qián zì yǒu lù
lit. When we get to the mountain, there'll be a way through. (idiom)
fig. Everything will turn out for the best.
Let's worry about it when it happens.
It will be all right on the night.
cf couplet 車到山前必有路,船到橋頭自然直|车到山前必有路,船到桥头自然直
yǒu qì yīn
aspirated consonant (in phonetics)
yǒu zhēng wú zhàn
to win without a fight (idiom)
yǒu zuǐ wú xīn
to talk without any intention of acting on it
empty prattle
jiàn wén yǒu xiàn
to possess limited experience and knowledge (idiom)
huà zhōng yǒu cì
hidden barbs in one's words
hostile subtext
yǒu mù gòng jiàn
anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all
sth speaks for itself
is there for all to see
yǒu chén yǒu fú
to have one's ups and downs
xiōng yǒu chéng suàn
the hero has plans already laid (idiom); to have plans ready in advance
forewarned is forearmed
niàn niàn yǒu cí
variant of 念念有詞|念念有词[niàn niàn yǒu cí]
yǒu mù wú dǔ
has eyes but can't see (idiom); unable or unwilling to see the importance of sth
blind (to sth great)
méi yǒu guī jǔ , hé yǐ chéng fāng yuán
without rules, how can anything be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
yǒu míng wáng shí
lit. has a name but no reality (idiom); exists only in name
nominal
yǒu bǎo hé bì rén qián kuā
There is no need to boast about one's treasures. (idiom)
jìn tuì yǒu cháng
to advance or retreat, each has its rules (idiom from Zhuangzi); many translations are possible
qíng rén yǎn lǐ yǒu Xī Shī
In the eyes of the lover, a famous beauty (idiom). Beauty in the eye of the beholder
yǒu láo dé jiǎng
a good dog deserves a bone (idiom)
máng zhōng yǒu shī
Rushed work lead to slip-ups (idiom). Mistakes are likely at times of stress.
xiōng yǒu chéng lüè
the hero has plans already laid (idiom); to have plans ready in advance
forewarned is forearmed
yǒu biān r
to be likely or possible
to begin to take shape
to be likely to succeed
Yǒu jiào wú lèi fǎ
No Child Left Behind Act, USA 2001
mù chuàng yǒu tiān
to look at the sky in sorrow
měi yī gè rén dōu yǒu měi zhōng bù zú de dì fang
However excellent, everyone has his defects.
There is always a fly in the ointment.
cf idiom 美中不足[měi zhōng bù zú], everything is fine except for one small defect
fán shì zǒng yǒu yī gè kāi tóu
Everything starts somewhere.
fán shì zǒng yǒu kāi tóu
Everything starts somewhere.
lù shang bǐ zhōng diǎn gèng yǒu yì yì
The road means more than the destination.
It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.
yīn dé bì yǒu yáng bào
hidden merits will have visible rewards (idiom)
méi yǒu jìn tóu r
erhua variant of 沒有勁頭|没有劲头[mei2 you3 jin4 tou2]
chéng gōng de nán rén hòu mian bì yǒu yī gè fèng xiàn de nǚ rén
Every successful man has a dedicated woman behind him (European proverb).
shàn yǒu shàn bào , è yǒu è bào , ruò rán bù bào shí chén wèi dào
Good has its reward and evil has its recompense. The payback is just a matter of time
zhǐ huī yǒu fāng , rén rén lè cóng
Command right and you will be obeyed cheerfully. (idiom)
mǎn yǒu pǔ
to have a clearcut idea
to have firm guidelines
to have confidence
to be sure
to be certain
shì bì yǒu zhào
future events always have an omen (idiom)
yǒu yuē zài xiān
to have a prior engagement
yǒu léng yǒu jiǎo
(of a shape) sharp and clearcut
(of a person) definite in his opinion
yǒu fú tóng xiǎng , yǒu nàn tóng dāng
To enjoy blessings and endure misfortune together (idiom); for better or for worse
yǒu fú tóng xiǎng , yǒu huò tóng dāng
To enjoy blessings and endure misfortune together (idiom); for better or for worse
yǒu yǎn lì jiàn r
(dialect) alert
attentive
observant
yǒu yǎn bù shí Tài Shān
lit. to have eyes but fail to recognize Mt Tai (idiom)
fig. to fail to recognize sb important or sb's great talent
to be blind to the fact
yǒu de méi de
trivial (matters)
triviality
nonsense
rubbish
yǒu de méi yǒu de
see 有的沒的|有的没的[you3 de5 mei2 de5]
yǒu biān zhì
having a permanent post
part of the official staff
yǒu shí zhī shì
a person with knowledge and experience (idiom)
yǒu shuō yǒu xiào
talking and laughing
to jest
cheerful and lively
yǒu kuī zhí shǒu
(to be guilty of) dereliction of duty
yǒu sè wú dǎn
to be perverse and suggestive towards the opposite sex, but shrinking back when provoked to act on it
to have perverted thoughts but no guts to actually do it
to be all talk and no action
yǒu bǎi hài ér wú yī lì
having no advantage whatsoever
yǒu bǎi lì ér wú yī bì
to have many advantages and no disadvantages
yǒu běn qián
to be in a position to (take on a challenge, etc)
yǒu mù yǒu
(slang) come on, you can't deny it!
don't you think so?!
(melodramatic form of 有沒有|有没有)
yǒu suǒ dé bì yǒu suǒ shī
there is no gain without a loss (idiom)
there is no such thing as a free meal
yǒu qíng yǒu yì
affectionate and true
loyal (idiom)
yǒu bǎn yǒu yǎn
orderly
methodical
rhythmical
yǒu jī kě chéng
to have an opportunity that one can exploit (idiom)
Yǒu jī tǔ
Histosols (Chinese Soil Taxonomy)
yǒu bǎi lì ér wú yī hài
to have many advantages and no disadvantages
yǒu lǐ shì
rational expression (math.)
yǒu lǐ
reasonable
justified
right
(math.) rational
yǒu wéi yǒu shǒu
able to act while maintaining one's integrity (idiom)
also written 有守有為|有守有为[you3 shou3 you3 wei2]
yǒu dé yī bǐ
can be compared
to be very similar
Téng xùn Kòng gǔ Yǒu xiàn Gōng sī
Tencent Holdings Limited (developers of the QQ instant messaging platform)
luò huā yǒu yì , liú shuǐ wú qíng
lit. the falling flowers are yearning for love, but the heartless brook ripples on (idiom)
fig. one side is willing, yet the other one remains indifferent (usually of unrequited love)
ruò yǒu ruò wú
indistinct
faintly discernable
ruò yǒu suǒ sī
looking pensive
thoughtfully
ruò yǒu suǒ shī
as if one had lost something (idiom)
to look or feel unsettled or distracted
to feel empty
ruò yǒu suǒ sāng
see 若有所失[ruo4 you3 suo3 shi1]
ruò yǒu suǒ wáng
see 若有所失[ruo4 you3 suo3 shi1]
nǎo zi yǒu pào
soft in the head
brainless
dumb
xiōng yǒu chéng lüè
the hero has plans already laid (idiom); to have plans ready in advance
forewarned is forearmed
luó bo bái cài , gè yǒu suǒ ài
one man's meat is another man's poison (idiom)
to each his own
luó bo qīng cài , gè yǒu suǒ ài
see 蘿蔔白菜,各有所愛|萝卜白菜,各有所爱[luo2 bo5 bai2 cai4 , ge4 you3 suo3 ai4]
yán zhī yǒu wù
(of one's words) to have substance
yán hòu yǒu niǔ ní
even the most brazen person will sometimes feel shame (idiom)
mǐ bù yǒu chū , xiǎn kè yǒu zhōng
almost everything has a start, but not many things have an end (idiom); don't start sth you can't handle
gé qiáng yǒu ěr
the walls have ears (idiom)
kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn
lit. once you've shot the arrow, there's no getting it back (idiom)
fig. once you started sth, there's no turning back
to have to finish what one started
to be determined to reach one's goals in spite of setbacks
zé yǒu yōu guī
responsibility must lie where it belongs (idiom)
shè yǒu
to have
to incorporate
to feature
yán zhě wú yì , tīng zhě yǒu xīn
to take a casual remark to heart (idiom)
gèng zhě yǒu qí tián
"land to the tiller", post-liberation land reform movement instigated by the CCP
méi yǒu guī ju , bù chéng fāng yuán
without rules, nothing can be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
yǒu jīng wú xiǎn
to be more scared than hurt (idiom)
to get through a daunting experience without mishap
yǒu jiàn yú cǐ
in view of this
to this end
yǒu qián néng shǐ guǐ tuī mò
lit. money will make the Devil turn millstones (idiom)
fig. with money, you can do anything you like
yǒu qián yǒu xián
to have money and time
to be part of the leisure class
the idle rich
yǒu dào shì
as they say, ...
as the saying goes, ...
méi yǒu guī jǔ , hé yǐ chéng fāng yuán
without rules, how can anything be done (idiom); one must follow some rules
jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén
eyes bright and full of expression
wū yǒu
not to exist
nonexistent
illusory
shén nǚ yǒu xīn , Xiāng Wáng wú mèng
lit. the fairy is willing, but King Xiang doesn't dream (idiom)
(said of a woman's unrequited love)
zhēn yǒu nǐ de
You're really quite something!
You're just amazing!
liú yǒu yú dì
to leave some leeway
to allow for the unpredictable
shēng sǐ yǒu mìng
life and death are ruled by fate (idiom)
bǎn quán suǒ yǒu
all rights reserved (copyright statement)
shà yǒu qí shì
see 煞有介事[sha4 you3 jie4 shi4]
yǒu guò zhī ér wú bù jí
not to be inferior in any aspects (idiom)
to surpass
to outdo
(derog.) to be even worse
tiān xià xīng wáng , pǐ fū yǒu zé
The rise and fall of the nation concerns everyone (idiom). Everyone bears responsibility for the prosperity of society.
kě wàng yǒu chéng
can be expected to be a success
shí yǒu bā jiǔ
most likely
mostly (in 8 or 9 cases out of 10)
vast majority
huà wéi wū yǒu
to go up in smoke
to vanish
bāo zi yǒu ròu bù zài zhě shàng
a book is not judged by its cover (idiom)
lì yǒu wèi dài
beyond one's reach or power (to do sth)
bié yǒu tiān dì
enchanting scenery
beautiful surroundings
world of its own
yuān yǒu tóu , zhài yǒu zhǔ
for every grievance someone is responsible, for every debt there is a debtor (idiom)
when settling disputes one should not involve third parties
gè yǒu qiān qiū
each has its own merits (idiom)
jí rén zì yǒu tiān xiàng
Heaven helps the worthy (idiom)
míng huā yǒu zhǔ
the girl is already taken (idiom)
tiān xià méi yǒu bù sàn de yán xí
all good things must come to an end (idiom)
tiān xià méi yǒu bù sàn de yàn xí
see 天下沒有不散的筵席|天下没有不散的筵席[tian1 xia4 mei2 you3 bu4 san4 de5 yan2 xi2]
dà nàn bù sǐ , bì yǒu hòu fú
one is bound for good fortune after surviving a great disaster (proverb)
guó jiā xīng wáng , pǐ fū yǒu zé
The rise and fall of the nation concerns everyone (idiom). Everyone bears responsibility for the prosperity of society.
shàn yǒu shàn bào , è yǒu è bào
virtue has its reward, evil its retribution
niàn niàn yǒu cí
variant of 念念有詞|念念有词[nian4 nian4 you3 ci2]
Zhōu Yǒu guāng
Zhou Youguang (1906-), PRC linguist, considered the father of Hanyu Pinyin 漢語拼音|汉语拼音[Han4 yu3 Pin1 yin1]
qí lái yǒu zì
there is a reason for it
(of sth) not incidental
liǎng hǔ xiāng dòu , bì yǒu yī shāng
When two tigers fight, one will get injured (idiom). If it comes to a fight, someone will get hurt.
yě yǒu jīn tiān
(coll.) to get one's just deserts
to serve sb right
to get one's share of (good or bad things)
every dog has its day
bù qiú yǒu gōng , dàn qiú wú guò
special achievement not required, just no hyperactive blunders (idiom); not hoping to acquire merit, just avoiding mistakes
Take it easy and keep your nose clean.
bù xiào yǒu sān , wú hòu wéi dà
There are three ways to be unfilial; having no sons is the worst. (citation from Mencius 孟子[Meng4 zi3])
shàng yǒu lǎo xià yǒu xiǎo
lit. above are the elderly, below are the young (idiom)
fig. to have to take care of both one's aging parents and one's children
sandwich generation
shàng yǒu zhèng cè , xià yǒu duì cè
The higher ups have policies while the lower downs have their own ways of getting around them. (idiom)
shàng yǒu tiān táng , xià yǒu Sū Háng
lit. there is heaven above, and there is 蘇杭|苏杭[Su1 Hang2] below (idiom)
fig. the beauty and affluence of Suzhou and Hangzhou is comparable with heaven
sān shēng yǒu xìng
the blessing of three lifetimes (idiom)
(courteous language) it's my good fortune...
sān rén xíng , bì yǒu wǒ shī
lit. if three walk together, one can be my teacher (idiom, from the Analects of Confucius)
you have sth to learn from everyone
shì yè yǒu chéng
to be successful in business
professional success
rén yǒu sān jí
(jocularly) to need to answer the call of nature
rén yǒu shī shǒu , mǎ yǒu shī tí
lit. just as humans make mistakes, so can a horse stumble (idiom)
fig. everyone makes mistakes
even the best fall down sometimes
liǎng hǔ xiāng zhēng , bì yǒu yī shāng
if two tigers fight, one must get injured (idiom); if you start a war, someone is bound to get hurt
ér sūn zì yǒu ér sūn fú
younger generations will do all right on their own (idiom)
xiān yǒu hòu hūn
marriage arranged following a pregnancy
marriage necessitated by an unplanned pregnancy
shǎ rén yǒu shǎ fú
fortune favors fools (idiom)
fool's luck
Bǎo lì Kē jì Yǒu xiàn Gōng sī
Poly Technologies (defense manufacturing company)
jīn zhāo yǒu jiǔ jīn zhāo zuì
to live in the moment (idiom)
to live every day as if it were one's last
to enjoy while one can
rén wú yuǎn lǜ , bì yǒu jìn yōu
He who gives no thought to far-flung problems soon finds suffering nearby (idiom, from Analects).
Smug concentration on the here and now will lead to future sorrow.
sān rén xíng , zé bì yǒu wǒ shī
If three walk together, one of them can teach me sth (Confucius)
yǒu pì kuài fàng
spit it out!
out with it!
yǒu hé guì gàn
What (noble errand) brings you here?
May I help you?
What can I do for you?
yǒu shì
to be occupied with sth
to have sth on one's mind
there is something the matter
yǒu bù shǎo míng tang
there is a lot to it
not a straightforward matter
yǒu yī tuǐ
(coll.) to have an affair
yǒu yī dā wú yī dā
see 有一搭沒一搭|有一搭没一搭[you3 yi1 da1 mei2 yi1 da1]
yǒu yī dā méi yī dā
unimportant
perfunctory
indifferent
(of conversation) idly
yǒu yī shǒu
to have a skill
to have a lot on the ball
to have an affair
yǒu yī tào
to have a skill
to be savvy
to know how to do sth
yǒu jiè yǒu huán , zài jiè bù nán
return what you borrowed on time, you may borrow again next time (idiom)
yǒu qí shī , bì yǒu qí tú
As the teacher, so the pupil. (idiom)
yǒu shī yuǎn yíng
(polite) excuse me for not going out to meet you
yǒu xǐ
to be expecting
to be with child
yǒu jiā
extremely (placed after verb or adjective)
yǒu zé gǎi zhī , wú zé jiā miǎn
correct any mistakes you made, but maintain your good record if you did not make them (idiom)
zhì zhě qiān lǜ , bì yǒu yī shī
lit. a wise person reflecting a thousand times can still make a mistake (idiom); fig. nobody is infallible
jì yǒu jīn rì hé bì dāng chū
see 早知今日何必當初|早知今日何必当初[zao3 zhi1 jin1 ri4 he2 bi4 dang1 chu1]
xīn lǐ yǒu shù
to know the score (idiom)
to be well aware of the situation
xīn yǒu yú , lì bù zú
The will is there, but not the strength (idiom, from Confucian Analects).
I really want to do it, but don't have the resources.
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
hòu jì yǒu rén
to have qualified successors to carry on one's undertaking
nián nián yǒu yú
lit. (may you) have abundance year after year
(an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year)
chǐ yǒu suǒ duǎn , cùn yǒu suǒ cháng
lit. for some things a foot may be too short, and for the other an inch will suffice (proverb)
fig. everyone has their strong and weak points
everything has its advantages and disadvantages
xué yè yǒu chéng
to be successful in one's studies
academic success
cún yǒu
to hold in storage
to retain
to harbor (feelings)
to entertain (sentiments)
(of abstract things) to exist
there is
xīn li yǒu guǐ
to have secret motives
to have a guilty conscience
bì yǒu zhòng xiè
(we) will be very grateful (if …)
qíng rén yǎn lǐ yǒu Xī shī
In the eyes of the lover, a famous beauty (idiom). Beauty in the eye of the beholder
zhì dì yǒu shēng
lit. if thrown on the floor, it will make a sound (idiom)
fig. (of one's words) powerful and resonating
to have substance
zhǐ huī yǒu fāng , rén rén lè cóng
Command right and you will be obeyed cheerfully. (idiom)
suǒ yǒu gé
possessive case (grammar)
chéng shì bù zú , bài shì yǒu yú
unable to accomplish anything but liable to spoil everything (idiom)
unable to do anything right
never make, but always mar
huái yǒu
to have in one's person (feelings, talent etc)
ài měi zhī xīn , rén jiē yǒu zhī
everyone loves beauty (idiom)
qíng yǒu dú zhōng
to have a feeling for sth (affection, sympathy, passion etc)
kǒng wǔ yǒu lì
courageous and strong (idiom)
Herculean (physique etc)