一些 yìxiē some
some; a few; a little; (following an adjective) slightly ...er
How to remember 一些: 一 one + 些 some = some.
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How it is used
- 'Some, a few' before a noun - 买一些水果 (mǎi yìxiē shuǐguǒ) buy some fruit. Vague, unspecified quantity.
- After an adjective it means 'a bit ...-er': 好一些 (hǎo yìxiē) somewhat better. Broader and more written-friendly than the spoken 一点儿.
Example sentences
- 我有一些朋友。 Wǒ yǒu yīxiē péngyǒu.I've got a few friends.
- 请再给我一些水。 Qǐng zài gěi wǒ yīxiē shuǐ.I'd like some more water.
- 我只想要一些生菜。 Wǒ zhǐ xiǎngyào yīxiē shēngcài.I just want some lettuce.