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How to Say ‘Have potential’ in Simplified Chinese

很有发展

hěn yǒu fā zhǎn

[hun yoh fah jahn]

💬 Usage Tip: 有发展 is a set phrase for 'has prospects' or 'has potential,' especially for careers, industries, or markets. The 很 here often just makes the judgment sound natural: 这个方向很有发展.

Phrase Breakdown

很

hěn

[hun]

very

An adverb used to modify adjectives or descriptive phrases, often meaning very.

Example

这个岗位很有发展潜力。

This position has a lot of development potential.

有

yǒu

[yoh]

to have

Used here to express possession of potential, opportunity, or room for growth.

Example

这家公司有很好的晋升机会。

This company has very good promotion opportunities.

发展

fā zhǎn

[fah jahn]

development; growth

Refers to progress, growth, or future career prospects in a role or industry.

Example

我觉得新能源行业很有发展。

I think the new energy industry has strong growth potential.

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