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几只

a few; how many

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phrase Rare #27,552
a few; how many Used with 只, a measure word commonly used for animals, to say “a few” or ask “how many.”
CH: 院子里有几只鸟。
EN: There are a few birds in the yard.

那几只小猫特别可爱。

Those kittens are especially cute.

不就是几只鸡蛋吗？

They’re just a few eggs, aren’t they?

— 趣味游戏 (1997)

贝朗葛太太叫我过来借几只鸡蛋然后呢？

Mrs. Belanger told me to come over and borrow a few eggs. What next?

— 趣味游戏 (1997)