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几 (jǐ) — how to say "several" in Chinese
几
Several; how many?
Radicals / Keys
几
Table
#16 · jī · 2 strokes
Examples
你有几个杯子？我有两个杯子。
How many cups do you have? I have two cups.
你有几个朋友
How many friends do you have?
Mnemonic
[ji-] Genie from the lamp 🧞♂️ appears in a flash, drawing the character 几 as he floats. Curious, he asks Aladdin, "How many wishes is 几 granting today?" Aladdin counts several options and smiles, knowing there are always 几 surprises with Genie.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "several" in Chinese?
"several" in Chinese is 几 (jǐ).
What does 几 mean in English?
几 (jǐ) means "Several; how many?".
How is 几 pronounced?
It is pronounced jǐ (written as ji). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "several" in Chinese characters?
It is written 几.
What HSK level is 几?
几 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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