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English - Chinese
Some
səm
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
一些, 某些, 某个, 稍微, 有些
Some meanings in Chinese
一些
Example:
I have some friends in China.
我在中国有一些朋友。
Can you give me some water?
你能给我一些水吗？
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to an unspecified quantity or number of something.
Note: This is the most common use of 'some', indicating a non-specific amount.
某些
Example:
Some people prefer tea over coffee.
某些人更喜欢茶而不是咖啡。
I heard some rumors about the event.
我听到了一些关于这个事件的传闻。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a subset of a group or category.
Note: This usage emphasizes that not all but only a portion of the group is being referred to.
某个
Example:
I need some time to think.
我需要某个时间来思考。
Let's meet at some place.
我们在某个地方见面吧。
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to a particular but unspecified instance or location.
Note: This is often used in casual conversation when the exact details are not important.
稍微
Example:
I feel some better after resting.
休息后我感觉稍微好了一些。
She is some smarter than her peers.
她比她的同龄人稍微聪明一些。
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a slight degree or extent of something.
Note: This use is more common in conversational English and may not always translate directly.
有些
Example:
Some of the books are missing.
有些书不见了。
There are some issues with the project.
这个项目有些问题。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate certain issues or items within a larger context.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the presence of problems or missing items.
Some's synonyms
Several
Several indicates a number more than a few but not many.
Example: Several students missed the bus.
Note: Some is more general and can refer to an unspecified amount, while several implies a specific but small number.
A few
A few suggests a small number, typically more than two but not many.
Example: I have a few friends coming over tonight.
Note: Some is more vague and can refer to any amount, while a few implies a small, specific number.
A handful of
A handful of means a small, easily countable number.
Example: I only have a handful of books left to read.
Note: Some is more general and does not imply a specific count, whereas a handful of suggests a small, easily manageable number.
A couple of
A couple of refers to a small, indefinite number, usually around two.
Example: I need a couple of minutes to finish this task.
Note: Some is more non-specific and can refer to any amount, while a couple of implies a small, specific number.
Some expressions, common phrases
Somehow
Somehow means in a way that is not known or specified, or by some means despite uncertainty or difficulty.
Example: She managed to finish the project somehow, even though she was sick.
Note: Somehow is used to indicate an unspecified or unknown way, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Somebody
Somebody refers to an unspecified person, a person of importance, or someone unknown.
Example: Somebody left their keys on the table. I wonder who it could be.
Note: Somebody is used to refer to a specific person in an unspecified manner, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Somehow or other
Somehow or other means in some way that may not be clear or certain, by any means necessary.
Example: We need to get this done, somehow or other.
Note: Somehow or other emphasizes a more determined or urgent tone compared to just using 'somehow.'
Something else
Something else refers to a different thing or a completely unexpected topic or situation.
Example: I thought she was going to talk about work, but she said something else entirely.
Note: Something else emphasizes a clear distinction or unexpected nature, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Something like
Something like suggests a similarity or approximation to the thing mentioned.
Example: Can you bring me something like a sandwich for lunch?
Note: Something like implies an example or comparison, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Some other time
Some other time means at a different, more convenient, or unspecified time in the future.
Example: I'm busy right now, but let's catch up some other time.
Note: Some other time implies a future occurrence or arrangement, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Some of these days
Some of these days means at a certain unspecified time in the future.
Example: Some of these days, I'll take a vacation and relax.
Note: Some of these days implies a future event or period, different from the general meaning of 'some.'
Some everyday (slang) expressions
Something
An unspecified or indeterminate thing.
Example: I want to buy something nice for my mom's birthday.
Note: General and nonspecific compared to a specific item or object.
Somewhat
To a moderate extent or by a small amount.
Example: I am somewhat tired after the long day at work.
Note: Indicates a partial or limited degree compared to a complete one.
Some - Examples
I have some apples.
我有一些苹果。
Can you give me some water?
你能给我一些水吗？
She bought some new clothes.
她买了一些新衣服。
We need to buy some milk.
我们需要买一些牛奶。
Some grammar
Some - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Determiner (Determiner)
Lemma: some
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Some Contains 1 syllables: some
Phonetic transcription: ˈsəm
some , ˈsəm (The red syllable is stressed)
Some - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Some: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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