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How to say “some… some…” in Chinese with 有的 (yǒude)

有的 (yǒude) + Noun, 有的 (yǒude) + Noun

Using "有的 (yǒude)" to mean "some"

HSK 3Noun Phrases

Rule structure

有的 (yǒude) means "some" and is used to refer to an unspecified part of a group, often repeated as 有的 (yǒude)… 有的 (yǒude)….

Examples

有的人喜欢茶，有的人喜欢咖啡。

Yǒude rén xǐhuan chá, yǒude rén xǐhuan kāfēi.

Some people like tea, some like coffee.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Using "有的 (yǒude)" to mean "some"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 有的 (yǒude) + Noun, 有的 (yǒude) + Noun. For example: 有的人喜欢茶，有的人喜欢咖啡。 — “Some people like tea, some like coffee.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

有的人喜欢茶，有的人喜欢咖啡。 — “Some people like tea, some like coffee.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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