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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
哪些nǎxiēwhich ones?HSK 1, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3971, Easy
哪些nǎxiēwho?HSK 1, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3971, Easy
哪些nǎxiēwhat?HSK 1, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #3971, Easy
nǎxiē(na3xie1)na xie T3
  1. 1which ones?
  2. 2who?
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March 24, 2026

哪些nǎxiē(na3xie1)

哪些 (nǎxiē) is a question word used to inquire about a specific selection from a larger group, meaning 'which ones?' or 'what?'. It is commonly used when asking for clarification or details about items or people among a known set.

Strokes17Frequency#3971DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, asking about specifics is important in social interactions, especially when making selections, such as in dining or shopping, reflecting the value placed on making informed choices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a detective (who uses 'nǎ') holding a list (the 'xiē' component looks like papers) and asking, 'Which ones are the suspects among these?' This visual helps you connect the sound of the word with its meaning of selecting from a group.

Meanings of 哪些

nǎxiē(na3xie1)
1which ones?
2who?
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哪些Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
代词dàicípronoun (pron.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

这些 (zhèxiē) vs 那些 (nàxiē) — use 哪些 when asking about a specific selection from a known group, while 这些 refers to items that are close to the speaker and 那些 refers to items that are farther away.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 哪些 (nǎxiē) specifically when referring to plural nouns. A common mistake is using it with singular nouns; for example, saying 哪些书 (nǎxiē shū) is correct, but using it with 哪些苹果 (nǎxiē píngguǒ) when referring to just one apple is incorrect. It is informal and commonly used in conversation.

HSK Study Tips

虽然 '哪些' 在 HSK 词汇中没有列出,但它是一个常用的词汇,可以帮助学生在日常对话中提问。初学者应该关注它与其他疑问词的搭配,如 '什么' (shénme) 和 '谁' (shéi)。

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 哪些 (nǎxiē) with 什么 (shénme), leading to mistakes like saying 哪些你喜欢 (nǎxiē nǐ xǐhuān) instead of 你喜欢什么 (nǐ xǐhuān shénme). Always remember 哪些 is for plural contexts.

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Component Characters

哪nǎhow
HSK 19 strokes口
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些xiēsome
HSK 18 strokes二
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How to say which ones? in Chinese

“which ones?” in Chinese is哪些nǎxiē

哪些 (nǎxiē) is a question word used to inquire about a specific selection from a larger group, meaning 'which ones?' or 'what?'. It is commonly used when asking for clarification or details about items or people among a known set.

When to use 哪些

Be careful to use 哪些 (nǎxiē) specifically when referring to plural nouns. A common mistake is using it with singular nouns; for example, saying 哪些书 (nǎxiē shū) is correct, but using it with 哪些苹果 (nǎxiē píngguǒ) when referring to just one apple is incorrect. It is informal and commonly used in conversation.

哪些 or something close to it

这些 (zhèxiē) vs 那些 (nàxiē) — use 哪些 when asking about a specific selection from a known group, while 这些 refers to items that are close to the speaker and 那些 refers to items that are farther away.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 哪些 (nǎxiē) with 什么 (shénme), leading to mistakes like saying 哪些你喜欢 (nǎxiē nǐ xǐhuān) instead of 你喜欢什么 (nǐ xǐhuān shénme). Always remember 哪些 is for plural contexts.

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Use 哪些 when you are asking about specific items from a known group, while 什么 is used for broader inquiries.

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