有种 (yǒu) — (colloquial) to have guts; to be brave; daring

Definition

Colloquial, admiring 'gutsy / daring' — a spoken compliment for courage in a challenge, not a neutral description of bravery.

(colloquial) to have gutsto be bravedaring

Examples

  • 有种
    Tā zhēn yǒu, gǎn gēn lǎo bǎn dǐng zuǐ.
    He really has guts to talk back to the boss.
  • 有种
    yǒu Nǐ jiù shì shì kàn!
    If you have guts, go ahead and try!
  • 有种
    Zhè me wēi xiǎn de shì tā dōu gǎn zuò, zhēn yǒu!
    He dares to do such dangerous things — he really has guts!

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