有所为 (yǒu) — to have achieved something; to have made a significant contribution

Definição

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

Exemplos

  • 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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