Place + 有/沒有 + N states existence/availability at a location.
Existence frame - what is present/absent in a place
Location-first syntax - place establishes search scope
Core everyday pattern - directions, inventory, facilities, resources
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Use 有/沒有, not 是, for existence
- This pattern is existential.
Place position matters
- Usually start with location phrase.
Choose concrete noun naturally
- Match context of availability/existence.
Here there is free Wi-Fi.
In the classroom there are no empty seats now.
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
In the fridge there is still milk.
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