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些 (xiē): measure word for an indefinite amount

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HSK 1classifier

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
measure word for an indefinite amount
Characters
1
Part of speech
classifier
HSK level
HSK 1
Strokes
8
Radical
二
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some
  • some
  • a few
  • an indefinite small number or amount (used as a classifier)

Chinese explanation

  • 表示不确定的、数量少的人或事物,通常用于复数,数量比一多但不多。常和“一”连用,如一些、有些、这些、那些。也可以用在形容词或动词后面,表示略微、稍微,如快些、好些。口语中也常说“些”代替“一些”。

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8 strokes

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I bought some apples.

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These people are all my friends.

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He is a bit tired and wants to rest for a while.

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Please walk faster, we are going to be late.

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These books are mine.

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He has some questions.

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I want to buy some fruit.

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