Meaning of 具有
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to have; to possess
How to use 具有
具有 is a formal verb used with abstract objects such as 意义 (meaning), 能力 (ability), 特点 (features), or 优势 (advantages). It sounds natural in writing, news, and formal speech. Example: 这件事具有重要的意义。(Zhè jiàn shì jùyǒu zhòngyào de yìyì.) This matter has great significance.
具 (jù) means a tool or to be equipped, and 有 (yǒu) means to have. So 具有 is being equipped with something, like a quality or ability that is built in.
Common mistake: Learners use 具有 for everyday concrete things, as in 我具有一辆车. That is wrong. Use 有 for objects you own and save 具有 for qualities, conditions, or abilities. Also, 具 is fourth tone (jù), so do not read it as jū.
具有 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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具 jù · tool · 8 strokes
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有 yǒu · to have · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 具有.
| 没有 | méiyǒu | haven't; hasn't |
| 还有 | hái yǒu | there still remain(s); there is (or are) still; in addition |
| 有些 | yǒuxiē | some; somewhat; rather; a bit |
| 有时 | yǒushí | sometimes; now and then |
| 有时候 | yǒushíhou | sometimes |
| 有用 | yǒuyòng | useful |
| 有名 | yǒumíng | famous; well-known |
| 有的 | yǒude | (there are) some (who are...); some (exist) |
| 有一些 | yǒuyīxiē | somewhat; rather |
| 所有 | suǒyǒu | all; to have; to possess; to own |
| 有人 | yǒu rén | someone; people |
| 有意思 | yǒu yìsi | interesting; meaningful |
Questions about 具有
What does 具有 mean?
具有 (jùyǒu) means "to have; to possess" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 具有?
具有 is made of 2 characters: 具 (8 strokes), 有 (6 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 具有 an HSK word?
Yes. 具有 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 具有 and 拥有?
拥有 (yōngyǒu) often stresses owning or holding something large or valuable, like land, wealth, or a large population. 具有 focuses on having a property or characteristic. You say 具有特色, not 拥有特色, in most cases.
How do you make 具有 negative?
The usual negative is 不具有 (bù jùyǒu), as in 不具有法律效力 (does not have legal force). In casual speech people often just switch to 没有 (méiyǒu) instead.