Chinese

yīxiē
Meaning: some; a few; a little
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

一
些

Example sentences

I bought some apples.
我們經過那家店的時候,買了一些麵包。
我们经过那家店的时候,买了一些面包。
When we passed by that shop, we bought some bread.
我需要為報告收集一些資料。
我需要为报告收集一些资料。
I need to collect some information for the report.
這件工作的進展確實比預期慢了一些。
这件工作的进展确实比预期慢了一些。
The progress of this work is indeed a bit slower than expected.
他需要一些自我反省。
He needs some self-reflection.
他的成績比我略好一些。
他的成绩比我略好一些。
His grades are slightly better than mine.
她在花園裡採了一些鮮花。
她在花园里采了一些鲜花。
She picked some fresh flowers in the garden.
我對這件事有一些不同的想法。
我对这件事有一些不同的想法。
I have some different thoughts about this matter.
媽媽在市場買了一些新鮮的魚。
妈妈在市场买了一些新鲜的鱼。
Mother bought some fresh fish at the market.
我們需要採購一些辦公用品。
我们需要采购一些办公用品。
We need to purchase some office supplies.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate an indefinite number or amount.

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