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有事

yǒushì

be busy

/joʊ̯˨˩˦.ʂɻ̩˥˩/verb

Meanings

  • verb · A2

    To have things to do or have plans, making one busy or unavailable.

    他今天下午有事,不能来参加会议。

  • verb · A2

    To have something wrong, be in trouble, or experience an accident or problem.

    如果你遇到困难或者有事,随时给我打电话。

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