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实有
shí yǒu
actually exist
这些财产是否实有？
Do these properties actually exist?
formal
To exist in reality; to be physically or legally present.
经过调查，发现这家公司名下并无实有资产。
After investigation, it was found that the company has no actual assets under its name.
这份文件证明了该土地的实有面积。
This document proves the actual area of the land.
Often used in legal, financial, or official contexts to distinguish between claimed and actual existence.
formal
To possess something concretely and tangibly.
他名下实有多处房产。
He actually owns multiple properties.
Emphasizes tangible possession rather than mere legal title.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with '实有' vs. '拥有'
'实有' emphasizes the concrete existence of something, often used in legal or financial contexts to verify assets or properties. '拥有' (to own) focuses on possession. For example, '他名下实有三套房' (He actually owns three properties) implies verification, while '他拥有三套房' (He owns three properties) is a general statement.
Gold Rule
Use '实有' for verification, not general possession
Reserve '实有' for contexts where the existence or possession needs to be confirmed or distinguished from nominal claims. It is not interchangeable with general verbs like '有' (to have) or '拥有' (to own).
Word Origin
From Classical Chinese '实' (shí, meaning 'real' or 'true') + '有' (yǒu, meaning 'to have' or 'to exist'). The compound emphasizes the contrast between nominal claims and tangible reality, commonly used in legal and administrative contexts.
Usage Notes
The term is typically used in formal writing (e.g., contracts, reports, or legal documents) to clarify that something is not merely theoretical or nominal but physically or legally present. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
实
real, true, actual
root有
to have, to exist
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