你好
Nǐ hǎo
Hello
些 (xiē) — how to say "some" in Chinese
些
Some, several
Radicals / Keys
二
Two
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Examples
我买一些水果，你要吗？
I buy some fruit, do you want some?
我有一些水
I have some water.
Mnemonic
[xiē-] "Sheep" has wandered off into a whimsical forest and spots some peculiar creatures, each sporting a tiny 些 hat 🎩 on their heads. The sheep thinks, "What 些 some intriguing fellows!" They all wave warmly and invite her to join their merry tea party.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "some" in Chinese?
"some" in Chinese is 些 (xiē).
What does 些 mean in English?
些 (xiē) means "Some, several".
How is 些 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiē (written as xie). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "some" in Chinese characters?
It is written 些.
What HSK level is 些?
些 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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