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Saying "a lot" with 有的是 ("you3deshi4")

有的是 yǒudeshì

Adjective
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 有的是 + Noun Noun + Subj. + 有的是 。

Definition

表示数量很多，非常充足。通常用于强调拥有或存在大量某物。

Indicates a large quantity, plenty. Often used to emphasize that there is an abundant amount of something.

Usage

‘有的是’常用于口语中，后接名词或动词短语，表示某物或某种情况非常多。可以单独使用，也可以加在句子末尾。注意‘有的是’本身已经表示很多，后面不能再加‘很’‘非常’等程度副词。

'有的是' is commonly used in spoken language, followed by a noun or verb phrase to indicate that there is a lot of something or a situation. It can be used alone or at the end of a sentence. Note that '有的是' itself already means 'a lot', so you cannot add degree adverbs like '很' or '非常' after it.

Examples

  • 1 放心吧，钱有的是，你不用担心。 (Don't worry, we have plenty of money, you don't need to fret.)
  • 2 别着急，时间有的是，我们可以慢慢做。 (Don't rush, we have plenty of time, we can take it slow.)
  • 3 他朋友有的是，每次聚会都来很多人。 (He has lots of friends; many people come to every gathering.)
  • 4 这种水果在这个季节有的是，便宜得很。 (This kind of fruit is abundant in this season, very cheap.)
  • 5 机会有的是，只要你肯努力。 (There are plenty of opportunities, as long as you are willing to work hard.)

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