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某
mǒu
Description
“某”用来指一个人、一个地方或一样东西，但不说出具体的名字。
"某" is used to refer to a person, a place, or a thing without specifying the exact name.
我们常常说“某人”“某个地方”，表示不确定或不想说清楚的东西。
We often say "某人" or "某个地方" to indicate something uncertain or that we don't want to specify clearly.
Meanings
某mǒu
a certain (unspecified person, place, or thing)
某个学生忘了带作业。
A student forgot to bring the homework.
某mǒu
someone or something not named; so-and-so
这件事是某人告诉我的。
This matter was told to me by someone.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
某 stays vague on purpose; 一个 just counts, while 某 signals an unnamed or unknown referent.
- Usage
often paired with a measure word (某个) or noun (某人, 某地, 某天).
In videos
“去替换替换其中的某一个部分”
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