含有 hányǒu to contain
to contain; including
How to remember 含有: 含 to hold in the mouth + 有 have = to contain.
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How it is used
- To contain (a substance/element as an ingredient) - 含有维生素 (hányǒu wéishēngsù) contains vitamins; 含有酒精 (hányǒu jiǔjīng) contains alcohol.
- Specifically for what's physically or intrinsically inside something. Contrast 包括 (bāokuò, includes listable items) - 含有 is for constituents/ingredients.
- Common on labels: 不含 (bù hán) 'free of', e.g. 不含糖 sugar-free.