有的是

yǒudeshì

phrase HSK 3 #19,921

Meanings

1 there's plenty of; there's no shortage of
2 to have loads of

Characters

structural particle

to be (used here for emphasis)

Examples

HSK 3

钱有的是，就是没时间花。

Qián yǒudeshì, jiùshì méi shíjiān huā.

There's no shortage of money, just no time to spend it.

HSK 4

别着急，时间有的是。

Bié zhāojí, shíjiān yǒudeshì.

Don't worry, there's plenty of time.

HSK 4

机会有的是，你不用担心。

Jīhuì yǒudeshì, nǐ búyòng dānxīn.

There are plenty of opportunities, you don't need to worry.

Tips

grammar

The structure is: noun + yǒudeshì, meaning 'there is an abundance of [noun].' The emphasis is on the large quantity - reassuring that something is not scarce.

usage

Often used to comfort or reassure someone: 别急，机会有的是 (Don't rush, there are plenty of opportunities).

Stroke Order

有 yǒu

的 de

是 shì