elementaryA2 · TOCFL a2preposition coverbsentence pattern
对 A 有 B
Pattern
对 + person / thing + 有 + noun
Key words
Core idea
对 A 有 B says something has an effect, benefit, influence, or meaning for A.
The phrase after 有 is usually a noun such as benefit, influence, help, interest, or meaning.
How it works
对 introduces the person or thing affected. 有 introduces what kind of effect exists.
Usage boundary
This pattern is not possession. It is about relevance or effect toward someone or something.
Examples
运动对身体有好处。
Yùndòng duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.
Exercise is good for the body.
这件事对我有影响。
Zhè jiàn shì duì wǒ yǒu yǐngxiǎng.
This matter has an effect on me.
中文对工作有帮助。
Zhōngwén duì gōngzuò yǒu bāngzhù.
Chinese is helpful for work.
Common mistakes
Avoid
运动有身体对好处。
Use
运动对身体有好处。
对 introduces the person or thing affected before 有 + noun.