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How to say “some” in Chinese with 一些 (yìxiē)

一些 (yìxiē) + Noun

Expressing "some" with "一些 (yìxiē)"

HSK 1Noun Phrases

Rule structure

一些 (yìxiē) positioned before a noun indicates a certain quantity and can be translated as "some" or "a few", "several".

Examples

我有一些朋友。

Wǒ yǒu yìxiē péngyou.

I have some friends.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "some" with "一些 (yìxiē)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 一些 (yìxiē) + Noun. For example: 我有一些朋友。 — “I have some friends.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我有一些朋友。 — “I have some friends.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.

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