How to use 些 (xiē) in Mandarin Chinese?

些 xiē GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

些 — how to use it in Chinese

some, a few

Pronouns

Explanation

Indicates plural or an indefinite quantity. Not used alone — always appears combined with another word (这些, 一些, 那些).

Example sentences

这些 zhè xiē 书 shū 很 hěn 多 duō

There are many of these books.

我 wǒ 有 yǒu 一些 yì xiē 问题 wèn tí

I have some questions.

买 mǎi 些 xiē 水果 shuǐ guǒ

Buy some fruit.

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