possess; have; boast
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to possess; to have; to boast (abstract qualities, characteristics, or significance)
formalFormal verb typically used for abstract concepts such as qualities, features, significance, or value. Unlike 有, it is rarely used for simple physical possession.
Tā他
jù具
yǒu有
hěn很
qiáng强
de的
zé责
rèn任
xīn心
。
He possesses a strong sense of responsibility.
Zhè这
xiàng项
xié协
yì议
jù具
yǒu有
zhòng重
yào要
de的
zhàn战
lüè略
yì意
yì义
。
This agreement has important strategic significance.
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Zhè这
zuò座
jiàn建
zhù筑
jù具
yǒu有
nóng浓
hòu厚
de的
lì历
shǐ史
qì气
xī息
。
This building possesses a strong historical atmosphere.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xīn新
cái材
liào料
jù具
yǒu有
liáng良
hǎo好
de的
dǎo导
diàn电
xìng性
néng能
。
This new material has good electrical conductivity properties.