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好几
hǎojǐ
Description
"好几"用来说数量比较多，但不知道确切的数字。
"好几" is used to indicate a relatively large quantity, but the exact number is unknown.
我们常常说"好几个"、"好几年"、"好几次"。
We often say "好几个", "好几年", "好几次".
Meanings
好几hǎojǐ
quite a few; several (a fairly large number)
我等了好几个小时。
I waited for several hours.
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Notes
- Etymology
好 here intensifies 几 ('several'), so 好几 means 'quite a few', more than plain 几.
- Usage
usually followed by a measure word or unit, e.g. 好几个, 好几年, 好几次.
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