Meaning
This common phrase literally means 'have problem' and is used to indicate that something is wrong, faulty, or problematic. It can refer to physical objects not working properly, situations being problematic, or even suggesting someone's behavior or thinking is questionable.
Usage
Native speakers use this very frequently in everyday conversation to point out issues, defects, or concerns. It can be used for concrete problems (a broken phone, a mistake in work) or abstract ones (doubts about someone's motives). The phrase can also soften criticism by saying something 'has problems' rather than directly calling it bad or wrong.
Examples
- 01你的电脑有问题吗？?Is there something wrong with your computer?
- 02我觉得这个计划有问题。.I think there's a problem with this plan.
Characters
Common collocations
- 有问题吗is there a problem?
- 这个人有问题there's something wrong with this person
- 身体有问题to have health problems
- 没有问题there's no problem
Antonyms
Origin
Combination of 有 (to have) and 问题 (problem, question). The word 问题 originally meant 'question' but evolved to also mean 'problem' in modern Chinese.