The word 一些 is formed by combining the numeral 一 (yī), meaning "one", with the character 些 (xiē), which denotes a small, indefinite amount or plurality. Together, they create a conceptual unit where "one" modifies and quantifies the vague "some", resulting in the meaning of "a certain small quantity" or "some". It is a direct and logical semantic fusion where the specific numeral loosely bounds the inherent vagueness of the following character.