[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Quantity # 些 xiē some; a few ## Components [[此 cǐ]] [[二 èr]] [[二 (èr)]] ## Meaning The character “些” (xiē) in modern Chinese means "some" or "a few." It is used to indicate an indefinite, small quantity of something. Here are some examples of its usage: 1. **一些 (yīxiē)** - some, a few 2. **这些 (zhèxiē)** - these 3. **那些 (nàxiē)** - those ## History The character “些” (xiē) is an ideogrammic compound. It is composed of the elements "二" (two, indicating a number slightly larger than one) and "此" (this, indicating something of this kind). Together, they signify a small amount, something like the number two. The original meaning is a little or a few. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ？ ### Bronze Script ？ ### Seal Script ![[些 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[些 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[些 reg.svg]]