some in Chinese
some in Chinese is 差不多, 吗, 一些 — some means an unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
some in Chinese
差不多
Pronounced: chà bu duō
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
吗
Pronounced: má
(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
一些
Pronounced: yī xiē
A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
一下
Pronounced: yī xià
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
在
Pronounced: zài
A certain number, at least two.
一下
Pronounced: yī xià
An indefinite quantity.
What does "some" mean?
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determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
"Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?"
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determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
"That took some courage to admit."
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pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.
"Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived."
some in a sentence
- Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?
- Some students missed the deadline for the assignment.
- That took some courage to admit.
- Some of the cakes had already been eaten by the time we arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "some" in Chinese?
"some" in Chinese is 差不多, 吗, 一些. some means: An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
How do you pronounce 差不多?
"some" in Chinese is 差不多, pronounced "chà bu duō".
How do you use "some" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you pass me some sugar for my coffee?" In Chinese, "some" is 差不多, 吗, 一些.
Are there other ways to say "some" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "some": 差不多, 吗, 一些, 一下, 在.
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