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大都

dàdū

Description

「大都」的意思是「大部分」或者「差不多」,用来说很多东西或者很多人的情况。

"大都" means "most" or "almost", used to describe situations involving many things or people.

这个词比较书面,说话的时候人们常常用「大都」或者「大多」。

This word is more formal; when speaking, people often use "大都" or "大多".

Meanings

大都dàdū

mostly; for the most part; largely

这里的学生大都是女生。

Most of the students here are girls.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    大都 and 大多 both mean 'mostly'; 大都 sounds slightly more formal/written.

  • Etymology

    大 (big/mostly) + 都 (all), literally 'for the most part all'.

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