(yǒu gè) - there is a (colloquial existential) in Mandarin
yǒugèTraditional: 有個
Translation
there is a (colloquial existential)
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Word origin
A compound of 有 (yǒu, 'to have, there is') and the general measure word 个 (gè), giving the existential 'there is a'. 有 shows a hand holding meat; 个 in its older form 個 is 亻(person) + 固 (gù phonetic), with the simplified form from 竹 (bamboo).
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 有 (yǒu, 'to have, there is') + 个 (gè, general measure word)
Stroke order
有
个
Examples
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There is someone looking for you.
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I have a question to ask you.
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There is some good news to tell you.
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I have an idea I want to share.
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She has a lovely daughter.
有个 (yǒu gè) - there is a (colloquial existential).
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 9: 有个, 或许, 讲 and 7 more words.