享有

xiǎngyǒu

verb HSK 7 #9,944

Meanings

1 to enjoy (rights, reputation, privileges)
2 to possess; to have

Characters

to have; to possess

Literally 'enjoy having.' Used for abstract possessions like rights, fame, and reputation — not physical objects.

Examples

每个公民都享有选举权。

Měi ge gōngmín dōu xiǎngyǒu xuǎnjǔquán.

Every citizen enjoys the right to vote.

这位教授享有很高的声誉。

Zhè wèi jiàoshòu xiǎngyǒu hěn gāo de shēngyù.

This professor enjoys a high reputation.

Tips

grammar

享有 is only used with abstract things: rights (权利), reputation (声誉), freedom (自由), fame (盛名). You can't 享有 a car or a house. For material enjoyment, use 享受 (xiǎngshòu) instead.

Stroke Order

享 xiǎng

有 yǒu