有些 (yǒu xiē) — some (a part of something); somewhat (to some extent)

Definition

Two uses: as a pronoun, 'some' of a group (e.g. some people) — here it overlaps with 有的. As an adverb, 'somewhat, a little' (今天有些冷) — close to 有点儿 but more formal.

some (a part of something)somewhat (to some extent)

Examples

  • 有些
    yǒu xiē Rén xǐ huan hē chá.
    Some people like to drink tea.
  • 有些
    yǒu xiē Píng guǒ hěn dà.
    Some apples are very big.
  • 有些
    Jīn tiān yǒu xiē lěng.
    Today is somewhat cold.

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