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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
享有xiǎngyǒuto enjoy (rights, privileges etc)HSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #9944, Very Hard
xiǎngyǒu(xiang3you3)xiang you T3
  1. 1to enjoy (rights, privileges etc)
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March 24, 2026

享有xiǎngyǒu(xiang3you3)

享有 means to enjoy certain rights, privileges, or benefits. It is commonly used in legal, formal, or academic contexts, such as discussing one's rights or entitlements within a society or organization.

Strokes14Frequency#9944DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of 享有 is significant in discussions about social justice and equality in Chinese society, reflecting the importance of individual rights within the collective framework of Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 享 (xiǎng) as 'to enjoy' and 有 (yǒu) as 'to have.' Imagine a person at a banquet (享) filled with delicious food, symbolizing the privileges one has (有) in life. Visualize enjoying a feast where you have plenty to savor.

Meanings of 享有

xiǎngyǒu(xiang3you3)
1to enjoy (rights, privileges etc)
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享有Simplified
14Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

享受 (xiǎngshòu) vs 享有 (xiǎngyǒu): use 享有 when referring to rights or privileges, while 享受 emphasizes the enjoyment of experiences or pleasures.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 享有, as it is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 享有权利 (to enjoy rights) and 享有特权 (to enjoy privileges). Misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings; ensure you pronounce 享 with a third tone and 有 with a third tone as well.

HSK Study Tips

Although 享有 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects closely with terms related to rights and privileges at HSK levels 4 and above. Students should focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and exploring related vocabulary like 权利 (rights) and 特权 (privileges).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 享有 with 享受. For example, saying '我享受权利' (I enjoy rights) is incorrect; it should be '我享有权利' to express that one possesses rights.

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Component Characters

享xiǎngto enjoy
HSK 78 strokes亠
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有yǒuto have
HSK 16 strokes月
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How to say to enjoy (rights, privileges etc) in Chinese

“to enjoy (rights, privileges etc)” in Chinese is享有xiǎngyǒu

享有 means to enjoy certain rights, privileges, or benefits. It is commonly used in legal, formal, or academic contexts, such as discussing one's rights or entitlements within a society or organization.

When to use 享有

Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 享有, as it is more formal and may not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 享有权利 (to enjoy rights) and 享有特权 (to enjoy privileges). Misplacing tones can lead to misunderstandings; ensure you pronounce 享 with a third tone and 有 with a third tone as well.

享有 or something close to it

享受 (xiǎngshòu) vs 享有 (xiǎngyǒu): use 享有 when referring to rights or privileges, while 享受 emphasizes the enjoyment of experiences or pleasures.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 享有 with 享受. For example, saying '我享受权利' (I enjoy rights) is incorrect; it should be '我享有权利' to express that one possesses rights.

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