有关

• Pinyin: yǒu guān
• Hanzi breakdown: 有 = 又 (hand) + 月 (moon/meat), meaning to have; 关 = 关 (gate bar), meaning connection

Meaning

Related to; concerning; relevant. To have a connection or relationship with something.

Very common in formal writing and speech. Common phrases: 有关部门 (relevant departments), 有关方面 (relevant parties), 与...有关 (related to...), 有关人员 (relevant personnel). More formal than 相关.

Examples

1. 这件事与你的工作有关，所以请你务必参加这次会议。 This matter is related to your work, so please make sure to attend this meeting.
2. 有关部门正在调查这起事故的原因。 The relevant departments are investigating the cause of this accident.
3. 关于环境保护的有关法规已经正式出台。 The relevant regulations on environmental protection have been officially issued.

Usage Guide

Context: official, business, academic

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 这与健康有关。(This is related to health.)
• 有关详情请咨询客服。(For relevant details, please consult customer service.)

Don't Say

• 我有关你的书 — 有关不能这样用，要说'我有你的书'或'关于你的书'

Origin & History

Compound of 有 (to have) + 关 (connection, relationship). Together meaning to have a connection or relation with.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal