Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
某
mǒu
Description
"某"用来说一个人或一个东西，但是不说出它的名字。
"某" is used to refer to a person or thing without stating its name.
比如"某人"、"某天"，就是不想说清楚是谁、是哪天。
For example, "某人" or "某天" means not wanting to specify who or which day.
Meanings
某mǒu
a certain (person or thing not named)
这件事是某人告诉我的。
This matter was told to me by someone.
某天mǒu tiān
some day; a certain day
我们某天再一起吃饭吧。
Let's have a meal together some day.
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Notes
- Nuance
某 is more formal or vague than 有个; common in news and writing.
- Usage
often paired with a measure word, e.g. 某个、某种、某位.
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