Definition
哪些 (nǎ xiē) asks 'which ones?', used when you expect a plural answer. It contrasts with 哪 (nǎ), which needs a measure word after it (e.g., 哪个人), and 哪个 (nǎ ge), which asks 'which one' (singular). Be careful not to confuse it with 那些 (nà xiē, 'those'), which has a different tone.
pronoun
which (plural)which ones
Easily confused
- 那些nà xiēlook-alikethose
Examples
- 哪些?nǎ xiē shì nǐ de?Which ones are yours?
- 哪些?Nǐ yào nǎ xiē píngguǒ?Which apples do you want?
- 哪些?nǎ xiē rén qù xuéxiào?Which people go to school?
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