Chinese

xiē
Meaning: some; a few; a little
Part of Speech: Measure word

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Handwriting

些

Example sentences

These books are very interesting.
他每次去市場買菜,都會順手帶些點心回來。
他每次去市场买菜,都会顺手带些点心回来。
Every time he goes to the market, he conveniently brings back some snacks.
這些珍稀動物需要我們的保護。
这些珍稀动物需要我们的保护。
These rare animals need our protection.
他總是說些騙人的話。
他总是说些骗人的话。
He is always saying things that deceive people.
我在超市買了一些糕餅。
我在超市买了一些糕饼。
I bought some pastries at the supermarket.
請仔細覈對這些數據。
请仔细核对这些数据。
Please verify these data carefully.

Usage Notes

Indicates a small, indefinite amount.

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