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    Expressing possession with 拥有 (yōngyǒu)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 拥有 + Object

    Explanation

    拥有 (yōngyǒu) means "to possess" or "to have" and is more formal than the common verb 有. It is typically used when talking about owning something significant, such as wealth, experience, or qualifications. For example, 拥有超过十年的经验 means "to have more than ten years of experience."

    Examples

    • 她拥有丰富的海外工作经验。

      Tā yōngyǒu fēngfù de hǎiwài gōngzuò jīngyàn.

      She has extensive overseas work experience.

    • 这家公司拥有超过五千名员工。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī yōngyǒu chāoguò wǔqiān míng yuángōng.

      This company has more than five thousand employees.

    • 他虽然年轻，但拥有很强的领导能力。

      Tā suīrán niánqīng, dàn yōngyǒu hěn qiáng de lǐngdǎo nénglì.

      Although he is young, he has strong leadership skills.

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