Chinese–English

有本事

yǒu běn shi · you ben shi

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. to have what it takes
  2. (coll.) (often followed by 就 (jiù)) (used to challenge sb) if you're so clever, ..., if she's so tough, ... etc
  3. Example: 有本事就打我 (yǒu běn shi jiù dǎ wǒ) Hit me if you dare!
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