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    Indicating 'to some extent' with 有所 (yǒusuǒ)

    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Subject + 有所 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 有所 (yǒusuǒ) means "to some extent" or "somewhat" and is used before a verb to indicate that a change or action has occurred to a certain degree. It is a formal expression commonly found in news reports and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 经过治疗,他的病情有所好转。

      Jīngguò zhìliáo, tā de bìngqíng yǒu suǒ hǎozhuǎn.

      After treatment, his condition has improved somewhat.

    • 与去年相比,今年的销售额有所增长。

      Yǔ qùnián xiāngbǐ, jīnnián de xiāoshòu é yǒu suǒ zēngzhǎng.

      Compared with last year, this year's sales have increased somewhat.

    • 最近物价有所下降,大家都松了一口气。

      Zuìjìn wùjià yǒu suǒ xiàjiàng, dàjiā dōu sōng le yī kǒu qì.

      Prices have dropped somewhat recently, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

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