有所为 (yǒu) — to have achieved something; to have made a significant contribution
Definition
Set phrase meaning 'to have accomplished something / to have made one's mark'. Usually paired with 有为 (promising, accomplished) or contrasted with 有所不为 (choosing what NOT to do).
verb
to have achieved somethingto have made a significant contribution
Examples
- ，有所为。Tā nián qīng yǒu wéi, jiāng lái yí dìng huì yǒu.He is young and promising, and will surely accomplish something in the future.
- 有所为，。Yí gè rén zài shì yè shàng yǒu, lí bù kāi nǔ lì hé jī yù.For a person to achieve something in their career, it takes hard work and opportunity.
- ，。Suī rán tuì xiū le, dàn tā réng xī wàng lǎo yǒu suǒ wéi.Although retired, he still hopes to do something meaningful in his old age.
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