有事

有事 yǒu shì ㄧㄡˇ ㄕˋ jau5 si6 HSK 6

  • to be occupied with sth
  • to have sth on one's mind
  • there is something the matter

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 有 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我总是有事。 I'm busy all the time.
  • 我有事要做。 I've got work to do.
  • 你明天有事吗? Are you engaged for tomorrow?
  • 我有事要告訴你。 I have something to tell you.
  • 对了,我明天有事。 Oh right, I have something tomorrow.

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