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Expressing 'to possess' with 持有 (chíyǒu)
Existence & Possession
Structure
持有 + Object
Explanation
The verb 持有 (chíyǒu) means 'to possess,' 'to hold,' or 'to carry,' often used in legal and formal contexts. It implies having something in one's possession, particularly items like documents, shares, or contraband. For example, 持有毒品 means 'to possess drugs.'
Examples
他被发现非法持有枪支。
Tā bèi fāxiàn fēifǎ chíyǒu qiāngzhī.
He was found to be in illegal possession of firearms.
她持有这家公司百分之十的股份。
Tā chíyǒu zhè jiā gōngsī bǎifēnzhīshí de gǔfèn.
She holds ten percent of the shares in this company.
出国旅行必须持有有效护照。
Chūguó lǚxíng bìxū chíyǒu yǒuxiào hùzhào.
You must hold a valid passport to travel abroad.