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Revision as of 09:46, 24 July 2013

In order to express "some", you can use "一些" (yìxiē). It is mostly used to modify an object, but it can also be used to modify subjects as well.

Examples

  • 你 可以 给 我 一些 钱 吗?Can you give me some money?
  • 她 的 朋友 有 一些 中文 书。Her friend has some Chinese books.
  • 你 为什么 买 了 一些 糖果?Why did you buy some candy?

See also

Sources and further reading

Books