有所 + 动词
somewhat; to some extent (has risen, improved, changed)
Structure
主语 有所 双音节动词
What it means
Says that something has happened, but only to a limited degree: “somewhat, to some extent”. Most often with verbs of change.
How it is built
Subject + 有所 + two-syllable verb: 他的病情有所好转 (his condition has improved somewhat). Typical: 提高, 增加, 减少, 下降, 回升, 改善; also 有所了解, 有所准备.
When to use it
Written counterpart of 有了一些 or 稍微…了一点儿, for reports, news and official statements. Set phrases: 有所不同 (differ somewhat), 有所作为 (achieve something).
Watch out
✗ 有所增加了收入。 ✓ 收入有所增加。 No object, no 了; an object goes in front with 对: 对中国有所了解. No one-syllable verb: ✗ 有所涨 ✓ 有所上涨.
Examples
此后，一些城市的成交有所回升，但房价仍在下跌。
Since then sales have picked up somewhat in some cities, but prices are still falling.
经过一个月的治疗，他的病情有所好转。
After a month of treatment his condition has improved somewhat.
今年的情况和去年有所不同。
This year things are a little different from last year.
Learn this in Lesson 70 · HSK 6: 楼市的转折 (The property market turns)
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