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.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 总是 總是 ( zǒng shì zung2 si6 ) 有事 ( yǒu shì jau5 si6 )。

    I'm busy all the time.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 有事 ( yǒu shì jau5 si6 ) 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 做 ( zuò zou6 )。

    I've got work to do.

  • 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 明天 ( míng tiān ming4 tin1 ) 有事 ( yǒu shì jau5 si6 ) 吗 嗎 ( ma maa3 )?

    Are you engaged for tomorrow?

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 有事 ( yǒu shì jau5 si6 ) 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 告诉 告訴 ( gào sù gou3 sou3 ) 你 ( nǐ nei5 )。

    I have something to tell you.

  • 对了 對了 ( duì le deoi3 liu5 ), 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 明天 ( míng tiān ming4 tin1 ) 有事 ( yǒu shì jau5 si6 )。

    Oh right, I have something tomorrow.

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