含有

• Pinyin: hán yǒu
• Hanzi breakdown: 含 = 今 (now, phonetic) + 口 (mouth) — to hold inside; 有 = 又 (hand) + 月 (flesh/moon) — to possess

Meaning

To contain; to include; to have within. Indicates that something has a particular component or element inside it.

Commonly used in scientific and nutritional contexts to describe the presence of a substance within something. More formal and precise than 有. Common collocations include 含有成分 (contains ingredients), 含有营养 (contains nutrients). Often appears on food labels, in scientific reports, and health-related discussions.

Examples

1. 这种饮料含有大量的糖分。 This drink contains a large amount of sugar.
2. 这种药物含有多种天然成分。 This medicine contains various natural ingredients.
3. 牛奶含有丰富的钙和蛋白质。 Milk is rich in calcium and protein.

Usage Guide

Context: science, nutrition, labels

Tone: informative

Do Say

• 这种食物含有很多维生素。(This food contains a lot of vitamins.)
• 这瓶水不含有任何添加剂。(This bottle of water does not contain any additives.)

Don't Say

• 这个房间含有很多人 (Don't use 含有 for people in a space — use 有; 含有 is for substances or components within something)

Origin & History

含 (hán, to contain/hold) + 有 (yǒu, to have) — two characters meaning 'to hold' and 'to have,' together emphasising containment.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal