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    Expressing the enjoyment of prestige with 享有 (xiǎngyǒu)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 享有 + Abstract Noun

    Explanation

    享有 (xiǎngyǒu) means "to enjoy" in the sense of possessing a privilege, reputation, or right. It is a formal verb often paired with abstract nouns like 盛名 (great fame) or 权利 (rights). For example, 享有盛名 means "to enjoy a great reputation."

    Examples

    • 这家餐厅在当地享有很高的声誉。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng zài dāngdì xiǎngyǒu hěn gāo de shēngyù.

      This restaurant enjoys a very high reputation locally.

    • 每个公民都享有言论自由的权利。

      Měi gè gōngmín dōu xiǎngyǒu yánlùn zìyóu de quánlì.

      Every citizen enjoys the right to freedom of speech.

    • 这位教授在学术界享有盛名。

      Zhè wèi jiàoshòu zài xuéshùjiè xiǎngyǒu shèngmíng.

      This professor enjoys great fame in the academic world.

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