Expressing existence with "you"

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Structure

The verb 有, "to have", can also be used to express existence. This is similar to saying "there is" in English.

Place + 有 + Object

Examples

  • 那里 啤酒 吗?Is there beer there?
  • 伦敦 很多 中国人。 London has many Chinese people.
  • 这里 错误。There are mistakes here.

See also

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