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些

xiē

Description

“些”表示不多的数量,常常和“一”一起说成“一些”。

"些" indicates a small quantity and is often used with "一" to form "一些".

我们也可以用“这些”“那些”来说很多东西。

We can also use "这些" and "那些" to refer to many things.

Meanings

些xiē

some; a few; a small amount

我买了一些水果。

I bought some fruit.

些xiē

a bit; somewhat (after adjective or verb)

今天好些了吗?

Are you feeling better today?

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Notes

  • Nuance

    些 rarely stands alone; it usually appears in 一些, 这些, 那些, 有些.

  • Etymology

    as a measure-like word it marks an indefinite, small quantity.

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