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好些
hǎoxiē
Description
"好些"的意思是很多、不少，常常用来说数量比较大。
"好些" means many or quite a few, often used to indicate a relatively large quantity.
比如"好些人"就是很多人，"好些天"就是很多天。
For example, "好些人" means many people, and "好些天" means many days.
Meanings
好些hǎoxiē
quite a lot; a good many; a good deal
今天来了好些人。
Quite a few people came today.
好些hǎoxiē
a good while; quite some time
我等了好些天，他还没回来。
I waited for several days, but he still hasn't returned.
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Notes
- Nuance
"好些" is colloquial and always modifies a noun, like "好些人", "好些事".
- Etymology
好 (very) + 些 (some), combining to emphasize a large quantity.
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