有本事

有本事
yǒuběnshi

to have what it takes

3 meanings
MEANING3 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    to have what it takes

    • He is very capable.

  2. adjective

    (coll.) (often followed by 就[jiu4]) (used to challenge sb) if you're so clever, ..., if she's so tough, ... etc

    • If you're capable, do it yourself.

  3. adjective

    Example: 有本事就打我[you3 ben3 shi5 jiu4 da3 wo3] Hit me if you dare!

    • You really are capable!

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A hand holding a piece of meat — that is 'to have'.

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