Definition
有事 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning either 'to have something come up' (an issue or event) or 'to be busy/occupied'. Time words or other modifiers go between 有 and 事, e.g., 有点事 (a little something) or 有什么事 (what's the matter).
v.o.
to have something come upif problems ariseto be busyoccupied
Examples
- 有事。Wǒ yǒu gēn nǐ shāngliang.I have something to discuss with you.
- 有事，。Jīntiān wǒ hěn yǒu, bù néng qù wán.I'm very occupied today and can't go out to have fun.
- 有事？Nǐ zhǎo wǒ yǒu shénme yǒu ma?Do you have some issue when looking for me?
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