些
些 (xiē) means “some”. It is made of 此 + 二 and has 8 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word in the current exam syllabus (2025).
Break 些 into its parts
What 些 is made of
- 此 cǐ — this
- 止 zhǐ — to stop
- 上 shàng — up
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 止 zhǐ — to stop
- 二 — two strokes
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
Origin hint: 二 gives the meaning, 此 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
些 stroke order
Example sentences
我想买些水果。Wǒ xiǎng mǎi xiē shuǐguǒ.I want to buy some fruit.
你要那些吗？Nǐ yào nàxiē ma?Do you want those?
Words with 些
Also built with 此
Quick facts
| Pinyin | xiē |
|---|---|
| Meaning | some; a few |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Radical | 二 (two, #7) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | HSK 1 (exam 2025) · HSK 4 (2021) · Old HSK 1 |
Questions about 些
What does 些 mean?
些 (xiē) means “some; a few”.
How many strokes does 些 have?
些 has 8 strokes.
What is the radical of 些?
The radical of 些 is 二 (èr, “two”), Kangxi radical number 7.
What parts make up 些?
些 is made of 此 (this) and 二 (two strokes).
Which HSK level is 些?
些 is in HSK 1 (exam 2025) and HSK 4 (2021) and Old HSK 1.
Learn 些 with its group
It is part of HSK 4 (2021) · Group 12: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.