一些
yì xiē
Some, a few
How to say “some” in Chinese with 一些 (yìxiē)
一些 (yìxiē) + Noun
一些 (yī xiē) — some
HSK 1Noun Phrases
一些 (yìxiē) + Noun
HSK 1Noun Phrases一些 (yī xiē) — some
Rule structure
一些 (yìxiē) positioned before a noun indicates a certain quantity and can be translated as "some" or "a few", "several".
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.
她买了一些水果。
Tā mǎi le yīxiē shuǐguǒ.
She bought some fruit.
我买了一些苹果。
Wǒ mǎi le yìxiē píngguǒ.
I bought some apples.
Examples
我有一些朋友。
Wǒ yǒu yìxiē péngyou.
I have some friends.
她买了一些水果。
Tā mǎi le yīxiē shuǐguǒ.
She bought some fruit.
我买了一些苹果。
Wǒ mǎi le yìxiē píngguǒ.
I bought some apples.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “some” in Chinese with 一些?
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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