Word
我 有 电脑。wǒ yǒu diànnǎo.
Meaning
I have a computer.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about wǒ yǒu diànnǎo.
Why is it 有 instead of 是 to express “have”?
Do I need to add “a” (a number and measure word) like 一台?
Chinese has no articles. If you aren’t specifying quantity, 我有电脑 is natural. To emphasize “one,” add a numeral and classifier: 我有一台电脑.
Does 我有电脑 mean exactly one computer?
Not necessarily. It’s indefinite/generic (“I have a computer” as a type). For exact numbers, say 我有一台/两台/三台电脑 or for plural in general, 我有很多电脑.
Which measure word should I use with 电脑?
Use 台 (tái) most commonly (Mainland). 部 (bù) is also common, especially in Taiwan/HK. 个 (gè) is heard colloquially but is best avoided in careful speech. Examples: 一台电脑 / 两部电脑.
Is 电脑们 a correct plural?
No. 们 is mainly for people/pronouns (e.g., 我们). For objects, indicate plurality with number + classifier: 两台电脑, or with quantifiers: 很多电脑.