有本事

jau5 bun2 si6

to have what it takes · (coll.) (often followed by 就[jiu4]{zau6}) (used to challenge sb) if you're so clever, ..., if she's so tough, ... etc · Example: 有本事就打我[you3 ben3 shi5 jiu4 da3 wo3]{jau5 bun2 si6 zau6 daa2 ngo5} Hit me if you dare!

Meanings

  1. to have what it takes
  2. (coll.) (often followed by 就[jiu4]{zau6}) (used to challenge sb) if you're so clever, ..., if she's so tough, ... etc
  3. Example: 有本事就打我[you3 ben3 shi5 jiu4 da3 wo3]{jau5 bun2 si6 zau6 daa2 ngo5} Hit me if you dare!

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