How to Say ‘Very helpful; very useful’ in Simplified Chinese
很有
hěn yǒu
[hun yoe]
💬 Usage Tip: [有] in [很有帮助] doesn't mean simple possession here; [有 + noun] often means "has the quality/effect of." Compare [有意思] "interesting" and [有帮助] "helpful."
Phrase Breakdown
很
hěn
[hun]
very
An adverb meaning very; often used to strengthen descriptions in health advice.
饭后走路很有好处。
Walking after meals is very beneficial.
有
yǒu
[yoe]
to have; there is
Means to have or to possess; in phrases like 很有帮助, it means something is beneficial or helpful.
控制饮食很有必要。
Controlling diet is very necessary.
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