Definition
拥有 (yōngyǒu) is a formal verb meaning 'to possess, to own' — it's used for important or abstract things like rights, resources, or qualities. It's stronger and more formal than 有 (yǒu), which is the everyday word for 'to have'. Compared to 具有 (jùyǒu), which focuses on inherent abstract features, 拥有 emphasizes possession or ownership.
verb
to possessto own (formally, of important or abstract things)
Examples
- 拥有。Měi gè gōngmín dōu yōng yǒu píngděng de quánlì.Every citizen has equal rights.
- 拥有。Zhè jiā gōngsī yōng yǒu xiānjìn de jìshù.This company possesses advanced technology.
- 拥有。Wǒmen yīnggāi yōng yǒu zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.We should have our own dreams.
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