素有 (sù yǒu) — to have always had; to have consistently possessed (a quality, reputation, habit, etc.)
Definition
Literary phrase meaning 'long known for' or 'having consistently possessed' (a quality, reputation, or habit). Written/archaic in tone — use in formal prose, not everyday speech.
verb
to have always hadto have consistently possessed (a quality, reputation, habit, etc.)
Examples
- 素有“”。Zhōng guó sù yǒu "lǐ yí zhī bāng" zhī chēng.China has always been known as a 'land of propriety'.
- 素有。Tā sù yǒu zǎo qǐ de xí guàn.He has always had the habit of getting up early.
- 素有。Zhè ge dì fāng sù yǒu ān quán zhī měi míng.This place has always had a fine reputation for safety.
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