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多数
duōshù
Description
"多数"的意思是很多，或者大部分的人和东西。
"多数" means many, or most people and things.
比如开会的时候，多数人同意，我们就这样做。
For example, in a meeting, if 多数人 agree, we proceed accordingly.
Meanings
多数duōshù
a large number; the majority
多数人都喜欢这个电影。
Most people like this movie.
多数duōshù
in most cases; usually
他多数时候都很忙。
He is busy most of the time.
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Notes
- Etymology
多 (many) + 数 (number), literally "many in number."
- Nuance
opposite of 少数 (a small number); 大多数 emphasizes "the vast majority."
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