English–Chinese
“some extent” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǒu suǒ
Example
我对这件事有所了解。wǒ duì zhè jiàn shì yóu suǒ liáo jiě
I have some understanding of this matter.
How to say “some extent” in Chinese
“Some extent” in Chinese is 有所 (yǒu suǒ).
Places a verb or adjective on a scale where some effect appears, without suggesting a full or strong result.
Example sentences with 有所
经过几个月的训练，他的汉语水平有所提高。jīng guò jǐ gè yuè de xùn liàn tā de hàn yǔ shuǐ píng yóu suǒ tí gāo
After several months of training, his Chinese proficiency has improved somewhat.
Tips for using 有所
- For everyday conversation, its register is relatively formal, while ordinary spoken Chinese usually chooses simpler wording for the same kind of limited statement.