Gremmar Point:
The phrase 有的是 yǒudeshì in Chinese grammar is used to convey the idea of “plenty of” or “an abundance of.” It’s used to express that there is an ample amount of something, indicating an abundance or a large quantity without scarcity.
Structure
S + 有的是 yǒudeshì + N
S + N + 有的是 yǒudeshì
這家商店有的是水果这家商店有的是水果
This store has plenty of fruits.
她家有的是書她家有的是书
Her house is full of books.
教中文的老師網路上有的是,但真正專業的沒幾個教中文的老师网络上有的是,但真正专业的没几个
There are plenty of Chinese teachers available online, but only a few are truly professional.
中文學好了以後有的是機會中文学好了以后有的是机会
Once you’ve mastered Chinese, there will be plenty of opportunities.
這種奶茶店台灣有的是,不需要特別到南部去这种奶茶店台湾有的是,不需要特别到南部去
These kinds of bubble tea shops are abundant in Taiwan; you don’t need to go to the southern Taiwan.
我有的是辦法讓他辭職我有的是办法让他辞职
I have plenty of ways to make him resign.
我辭職了,所以有的是時間,歡迎來找我喝茶我辞职了,所以有的是时间,欢迎来找我喝茶
I’ve resigned, so I have plenty of time. Feel free to come and have tea with me.
FYI
When you think of drinking tea, you might imagine sitting together and pouring tea from a teapot, right? However, tea culture in China has changed over time. Among today’s young people, ‘drinking tea’ means ‘roasted tea.’ It’s a gathering of friends who warm roasted tea leaves with milk, creating a cozy and comforting milk tea. Alongside the tea, there are usually some snacks, like roasted crabs and chestnuts in autumn or roasted sweet potatoes and tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) in winter. It’s a great way to warm up your hands and enjoy good company. Doesn’t that sound appealing? Maybe something you’d like to give a try?
Negation
有的是 yǒudeshì in Chinese cannot be directly negated. Instead, if you want to convey a negative statement, you’d use phrases like 没有很多 méiyǒu hěnduō (not many) or other similar constructions to express the absence or scarcity of something.
他沒有的是很多錢他没有的是很多钱 ❌
He doesn’t have a lot of money.
他沒有很多錢他没有很多钱 ✅
He doesn’t have a lot of money.
Practice
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✔️ He has plenty of money, you don’t need to worry.
他有的是錢,你不用擔心他有的是钱,你不用担心
✔️ Forget about your ex-boyfriend! There are plenty of men in this world.
忘了你的前男友吧!這世上男人有的是忘了你的前男友吧!这世上男人有的是>
✔️ This city has plenty of delicious restaurants.
這個城市有的是好吃的餐廳这个城市有的是好吃的餐厅