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Using 某些 (mǒuxiē) to say "certain" or "some"
Numbers & Quantity
Structure
某些 + Noun
Explanation
某些 (mǒuxiē) is used as a determiner meaning "certain" or "some," referring to an unspecified subset of a larger group. It is placed before a noun to indicate that only particular, unnamed members are being discussed. For example, 某些人 means "certain people."
Examples
某些问题我们需要再讨论一下。
Mǒuxiē wèntí wǒmen xūyào zài tǎolùn yíxià.
We need to discuss certain issues further.
某些地方的天气变化特别大。
Mǒuxiē dìfāng de tiānqì biànhuà tèbié dà.
The weather changes drastically in certain places.
某些学生对这个话题非常感兴趣。
Mǒuxiē xuéshēng duì zhège huàtí fēicháng gǎn xìngqù.
Certain students are very interested in this topic.