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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
负有fùyǒuto be responsible forHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #13790, Very Hard
fùyǒu(fu4you3)fu you T4
  1. 1to be responsible for
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March 24, 2026

负有(負有)fùyǒu(fu4you3)

The term '负有' (fù yǒu) means 'to be responsible for' or 'to bear (a burden or responsibility)'. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal or business settings, to indicate accountability and obligation. The phrase often conveys a sense of duty or commitment to a specific role or task.

Strokes12Frequency#13790DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of responsibility is often tied to family and community obligations. The phrase '负有责任' is frequently used in discussions about social roles, emphasizing the importance of being accountable not just to oneself but to others as well.

Memory tip

Imagine a heavy backpack (负) that you must carry (有). This backpack symbolizes the responsibilities you carry in life, making it easier to remember that '负有' means to bear responsibilities. Visualize yourself struggling under the weight of duties to reinforce the meaning.

Meanings of 负有

fùyǒu(fu4you3)
1to be responsible for
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负有Simplified
負有Traditional
12Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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责任 (zérèn) — use 负有 when emphasizing the act of bearing responsibility, while 责任 focuses on the concept of responsibility itself.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use '负有' in formal contexts, as it may sound out of place in casual conversations. Common collocations include '负有责任' (to be responsible for) and '负有义务' (to have obligations). Watch for tone errors, as incorrect tones can change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

Although '负有' is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of formal documents and conversations. Focus on practicing phrases that include this word to strengthen your grasp of responsibility-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '负有' with '承担' (to undertake), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我负有这个任务' (I bear this task) is incorrect; it is better to say '我承担这个任务'.

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Component characters

负fùto bear
HSK 76 strokes贝
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有yǒuto have
HSK 16 strokes月
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How to say to be responsible for in Chinese

“to be responsible for” in Chinese is负有fùyǒu

The term '负有' (fù yǒu) means 'to be responsible for' or 'to bear (a burden or responsibility)'. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal or business settings, to indicate accountability and obligation. The phrase often conveys a sense of duty or commitment to a specific role or task.

When to use 负有

Be careful to use '负有' in formal contexts, as it may sound out of place in casual conversations. Common collocations include '负有责任' (to be responsible for) and '负有义务' (to have obligations). Watch for tone errors, as incorrect tones can change the meaning significantly.

负有 or something close to it

责任 (zérèn) — use 负有 when emphasizing the act of bearing responsibility, while 责任 focuses on the concept of responsibility itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '负有' with '承担' (to undertake), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我负有这个任务' (I bear this task) is incorrect; it is better to say '我承担这个任务'.

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