Expressing existence with "you"
The verb 有, "to have", can also be used to express existence. This is similar to saying "there is" in English. The structure is:
Place + 有 + Object
Some examples:
- 那里 有 啤酒 吗?
- 伦敦 有 很多 中国人。
- 这里 有 错误。
Sources and further reading
Books
- New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1) (pp. 105) →buy
- New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed) (pp. 122 - 123) →buy