有关 yǒuguān to have something to do with
to have something to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern; concerning
How to remember 有关: 有 have + 关 to close = to have something to do with.
Characters
How it is used
- 'Related to / concerning' - 这和你有关 (zhè hé nǐ yǒuguān) this concerns you; 有关部门 (yǒuguān bùmén) the relevant authorities.
- Contrast 关于 (guānyú, 'about'), which fronts a topic (关于这件事…). 有关 typically follows the topic (与…有关) or modifies a noun as 'the relevant / concerned.'
Example sentences
- 我爱听有关动物的笑话。 Wǒ ài tīng yǒuguān dòngwù de xiàohuà.I love jokes about animals.