có của

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The Vietnamese phrase "có của" translates to "wealthy" or "lousy with money" in English. It is used to describe someone who has a lot of money or significant wealth.

Basic Meaning

• Có của: Wealthy; having a lot of money or possessions.

Usage Instructions

You can use "có của" to describe a person or a family that is financially well-off. It often carries a slight connotation of being affluent or living comfortably due to their wealth.

Examples

1. Cô ấy là người có của.
   (She is a wealthy person.)

2. Gia đình tôi không có của, nhưng chúng tôi sống hạnh phúc.
   (My family is not wealthy, but we live happily.)

Advanced Usage

In more complex sentences, you can use "có của" to compare wealth or discuss the implications of being wealthy. For example: - Mặc dù họ có của, nhưng họ rất khiêm tốn.
(Although they are wealthy, they are very humble.)

Word Variants

• There aren't many direct variants of "có của," but you might encounter phrases that describe wealth in different contexts, such as:
  • giàu có: rich, possessing wealth.
  • phú quý: wealthy and noble.

Different Meanings

While "có của" primarily refers to wealth, it can also imply a level of status or privilege associated with having money. However, it does not usually carry negative connotations; rather, it simply describes a state of financial well-being.

Synonyms

• Giàu: Rich
• Giàu có: Wealthy
• Phú quý: Affluent, prosperous

Academic

1. Lousy with money, wealthy