COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 些 is built
Traditional etymology note: 二 (two) suggests the meaning, while 此 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 些 (xiē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some, a few, several
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xiē
些
classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some, a few, several
Common words
nà xiē
那些
those
nǎ xiē
哪些
which ones?; who?; what?
yì xiē
一些
some; a few; a little; (following an adjective) slightly ...er
yǒu xiē
有些
some; somewhat
zhè xiē
这些
these
xiē
些
classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some, a few, several
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 些
Say “xiē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 些
Common words and phrases
nà xiē
those
nǎ xiē
which ones?; who?; what?
yì xiē
some; a few; a little; (following an adjective) slightly ...er
yǒu xiē
some; somewhat
zhè xiē
these
xiē
classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some, a few, several
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“些”。
Zhège zì shì “xiē”.
This character is “些”.
我正在学习“些”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiē” zì.
I am learning the character “些”.
请写一遍“些”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiē”.
Please write “些” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 些?
些 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 些 (xiē) mean?
些 (xiē) means classifier indicating a small amount or small number greater than 1: some, a few, several.
What is the radical of 些?
The radical of 些 is 二, associated with Not yet classified.