有 (yǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 有 (yǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 有 (yǒu) means "to have; there is; there are". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 有 stroke by stroke?

有 has 6 strokes. The radical is 月. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 有 and 月?

有 (yǒu) and 月 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 有?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 月. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 有?

Common words containing 有 include: 有钱 (yǒu qián) — rich; 没有 (méi yǒu) — Don't have / There is not; 有名 (yǒu míng) — famous; well-known.

How to Write 有

The character 有 (yǒu) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

有 is pronounced yǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to have; there is; there are.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 有 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 有

有钱 yǒu qián

rich

没有 méi yǒu

Don't have / There is not

有名 yǒu míng

famous; well-known

Example Sentences

他很有钱。

tā hěn yǒu qián

He is very rich.

我没有手机。

wǒ méi yǒu shǒu jī

I don't have a cell phone.

这个地方很有名。

zhè ge dì fāng hěn yǒu míng

This place is very famous.

Similar Characters

月 yuè

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

Practice Writing 有 (yǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 有

What does 有 (yǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 有 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 有 and 月?

What mistakes do learners make writing 有?

What common words use 有?

How to Write 有 (yǒu)