English–Chinese
“have something to do” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǒu shì
Example
我今天下午有事，不能参加会议。wǒ jīn tiān xià wǔ yǒu shì bù néng cān jiā huì yì
I have something to do this afternoon, so I can't attend the meeting.
How to say “have something to do” in Chinese
“Have something to do” in Chinese is 有事 (yǒu shì).
A task, appointment, or other commitment stands between the speaker and the activity under discussion.
Example sentences with 有事
如果有事，请提前联系我。rú guǒ yǒu shì qǐng tí qián lián xì wǒ
If anything comes up, please contact me in advance.
Tips for using 有事
- English speakers may expect a specific task, but the Chinese phrase can also cover plans, appointments, or any personal commitment that makes participation inconvenient.