賲 (bǎo) - To have & to possess

賲Tone 3

bǎo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

賲 · bǎo

To have;

to possess;

to exist;

used in classical Chinese and some dialects.

To haveto possessto exist

Usage highlights

To haveTo existTo possessTo have notUsefulInteresting

Synonyms

  • 拥有— to possess, to own
  • 具备— to have, to possess (qualities)
  • 持有— to hold, to possess

Antonyms

  • 无— to not have, without
  • 没— to not have, no
  • 缺— to lack, to be short of

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a book (他有书).
  • There are many people in the park (公园里有很多人).
  • I have a question (我有一个问题).
  • This house has three bedrooms (这间房子有三个卧室).

Collocations

  • To have(有)
  • To exist(存在)
  • To possess(拥有)
  • To have not(没有)
  • Useful(有用)
  • Interesting(有趣)

Idioms

  • Having both ability and integrity(德才兼备)
  • Having a heart of gold(怀瑾握瑜)
  • Having both fame and wealth(名利双收)
  • Having great ambitions(胸怀大志)
  • Having outstanding talent(才高八斗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most fundamental and frequently used characters in Chinese language.
  • Represents the concept of possession and existence in Chinese philosophical thought.
  • Appears in many common expressions and idioms reflecting Chinese values.

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