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HSK 7-9
bigyǒuhavecanwéido
Having great potential; promising.

Literal meaning

big (大) — have (有) — can (可) — do (为)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase.

Examples

Zhègehángyǒuwéi
This industry has great potential.
Niánqīngrénzàixiāngcūnyǒuwéi
Young people have great opportunities in the countryside.

Usage & nuances

Often used to describe opportunities or potential in a particular field or endeavor.

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