Definition
素有 means 'to have always had' or 'to have consistently possessed (a quality, reputation, or habit)'. It is used in formal or written Chinese, often with phrases like 之称 (be known as) or 习惯 (habit). Unlike 经常有 (often have), 素有 emphasizes a long-standing, inherent state.
v.p.
to have always hadto have consistently possessed (a quality, reputation, habit, etc.)
Examples
- 素有“”。Zhōngguó sù yǒu “lǐyí zhī bāng” zhī chēng.China has always been known as a 'land of propriety'.
- 素有。Tā sù yǒu zǎoqǐ de xíguàn.He has always had the habit of getting up early.
- 素有。Zhège dìfang sù yǒu ānquán zhī měimíng.This place has always had a fine reputation for safety.
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