yī一onewú无nonesuǒ所whatyǒu有have
To have nothing at all; to be penniless.
Literal meaning
one (一) — none (无) — what (所) — have (有)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing a state of complete destitution.
Examples
Dì地zhèn震hòu后，tā他yī一wú无suǒ所yǒu有。
After the earthquake, he had nothing left.
Pò破chǎn产hòu后，tā他biàn变de得yī一wú无suǒ所yǒu有。
After going bankrupt, he became penniless.
Usage & nuances
Emphasizes a complete lack of possessions or resources.
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