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有着

有著
yǒuzhe
verb HSK 5 #2,909

Meanings

  1. 1 to have; to possess (used for emphasis in written/formal Chinese)

Characters

有
yǒu
to have
着
zhe
aspect particle (ongoing state)
Have + ongoing aspect — emphasizes possessing a quality or characteristic.

Examples

中国有着悠久的历史。
Zhōngguó yǒuzhe yōujiǔ de lìshǐ.
China has a long history.
他们之间有着深厚的友谊。
Tāmen zhījiān yǒuzhe shēnhòu de yǒuyì.
There is a deep friendship between them.
这座城市有着独特的魅力。
Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒuzhe dútè de mèilì.
This city has a unique charm.

Tips

usage
有着 is more literary and emphatic than plain 有. It's common in formal writing and speeches. In everyday conversation, just use 有.
grammar
有着 + abstract/significant noun (history, friendship, influence, charm). Rarely used with concrete everyday objects.

Stroke Order

有 yǒu
着 zhe