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些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
些 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

些 Stroke Order — How to Write 些

Stroke Order

些 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 二, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

些 Radical and Character Components

Components:此二

些 is a phono-semantic compound: 二 (two) carries the meaning, while 此 indicates the sound.

Radical: 二 + 5 more strokes

些 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiē
  • suò

Meanings of 些 in Chinese

1

xiē些

Used to indicate an indefinite quantity or amount; some, a few, a little.
我买了一些新鲜的水果回家。
I bought some fresh fruit and went home.
Used after an adjective to indicate a comparative degree, meaning 'a little bit more' or 'somewhat'.
你现在感觉好些了吗？
Are you feeling a bit better now?
2

suò些

An archaic final particle used in ancient Chinese poetry, particularly in the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu), similar in function to 兮 (xī), adding a rhetorical or emphatic tone.
莫愁前路无知己，天下谁人不识君些。
Do not worry that there are no close friends ahead on your journey; in this world, who would not recognize you?

Common Words and Phrases with 些

1
xiē些wēi微
a very small amount or degree; a tiny bit.
空气中弥漫着些微的花香。
There was a slight trace of floral scent in the air.
2
xiē些xiǎo小
a little; slightly; tiny; minute
这件衣服有些小了，我穿不下
This piece of clothing is a little bit too small for me to wear.
3
xiē些xū须
a little; a small amount
生活中的些须小确幸，也能让人感到满足。
Even a small measure of happiness in daily life can bring contentment.
4
xiē些xǔ许
a little; a bit; a small amount
这道菜里加了些许盐，味道刚刚好。
A little salt was added to this dish, and the taste is just right.

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Questions about 些

What does 些 mean in Chinese?

些 (xiē) means “Used to indicate an indefinite quantity or amount; some, a few, a little” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 些?

些 has 2 pronunciations: xiē, suò.

How many strokes does 些 have?

些 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 些?

些 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 二. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 些?

The radical of 些 is 二, and 些 is a phono-semantic compound.