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  4. một số

một số

/mot so/
some

Mình muốn mua một số sách mới.

I want to buy some new books.


general

An indefinite quantity or number of things or people; a portion of a larger group.

Một số bạn đã đến sớm.

Some friends arrived early.

Mình cần một số thời gian để nghĩ.

I need some time to think.

This phrase is commonly used to refer to an unspecified number of items or people.

Collocations

một số ngườisome peoplemột số lầnsome timesmột số điềusome things

Synonyms

một vàinhiềubấy nhiêu

Antonyms

khônghếtmột

Related Phrases

một vàiphrase
a few
nhiềuphrase
many

Pro Tip

Usage in Questions

In questions, 'một số' can be used to ask about an unspecified quantity, e.g., 'Một số bạn có đến không?'

Gold Rule

Indefinite Quantity

'Một số' is used to refer to an indefinite quantity, not a specific number.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'một' (one) and 'số' (number), indicating an unspecified quantity.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used to refer to an unspecified number of items or people. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

một
one
root
+
số
number
root
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