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Mình muốn mua một số sách mới.
I want to buy some new books.
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.
In questions, 'một số' can be used to ask about an unspecified quantity, e.g., 'Một số bạn có đến không?'
'Một số' is used to refer to an indefinite quantity, not a specific number.
Derived from the combination of 'một' (one) and 'số' (number), indicating an unspecified quantity.
This phrase is used to refer to an unspecified number of items or people. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.