How to say “several” in Chinese with 几 (jǐ)
几 (jǐ) + Measure Word + Noun
Using "几 (jǐ)" to mean "several"
几 (jǐ) + Measure Word + Noun
HSK 2Numbers and Measure WordsUsing "几 (jǐ)" to mean "several"
Rule structure
几 (jǐ) means "several" or "a few" and is used when the exact number is small, vague, or unimportant.
Rule structure
几 (jǐ) means "several" or "a few" and is used when the exact number is small, vague, or unimportant.
Examples
几个人在图书馆里看书。
Jǐ gè rén zài túshū guǎn lǐ kàn shū.
Several people are reading books in the library.
Examples
几个人在图书馆里看书。
Jǐ gè rén zài túshū guǎn lǐ kàn shū.
Several people are reading books in the library.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Using "几 (jǐ)" to mean "several"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 几 (jǐ) + Measure Word + Noun. For example: 几个人在图书馆里看书。 — “Several people are reading books in the library.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
几个人在图书馆里看书。 — “Several people are reading books in the library.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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