có người
Definition
- Adjective Phrase:
- Occupied, inhabited, taken: Used to indicate that a place, seat, or object is currently being used or is not available because someone is there or is using it. It directly translates to "has people" or "there are people."
- Having people (present): Describes a state where people are present in a location.
Usage Examples
- Adjective Phrase:
- Ghế này đã có người rồi. (This seat is taken.)
- Nhà vệ sinh có người. (The restroom is occupied.)
- Căn hộ bên cạnh đã có người ở. (The apartment next door is now occupied.)
- Trong phòng có người không? (Is there anyone in the room? / Is the room occupied?)
Advanced Usage
- "Chỗ có người": An occupied spot/place. This is a common noun phrase derived from the adjective phrase.
- Xin lỗi, đây là chỗ có người. (Sorry, this is an occupied seat.)
- "Nhà có người": An occupied house. Another common noun phrase.
- Khu phố này toàn là nhà có người ở. (This neighborhood is full of occupied houses.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bận (adj): Busy, occupied (often for phones, lines, or schedules). While "có người" refers to physical presence, "bận" refers to a state of being engaged.
- Đường dây bận. (The line is busy.)
- Đông đúc (adj): Crowded, populous. Describes a place with many people, not just occupied.
- Thành phố đông đúc. (A crowded city.)
Synonyms
- Đã có chủ: Has an owner (often for property or seats).
- Đang được sử dụng: Is being used (more formal/general).
Related Phrases
- Có ai đó: There is someone. This phrase is used more for general existence or presence, while "có người" often specifically indicates occupation/availability.
- Ngoài cửa có ai đó. (There's someone at the door.)
- Hết chỗ: No more seats/space available. This is the result when all places are "có người".
- Rất tiếc, chúng tôi đã hết chỗ. (Sorry, we are full.)