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大多
dàduō
Description
“大多”意思是数量很多，占全部里面的一个大部分，人们常用来说大部分人、大部分时间或大部分情况。
"大多" means a large quantity, making up the majority of the whole; people often use it to refer to most people, most of the time, or most situations.
Meanings
大多dàduō
for the most part; in the majority
这儿的游客大多是学生。
Most of the tourists here are students.
大多dàduō
mostly; generally; in most cases
这家店的菜大多不太贵。
Most dishes in this restaurant are not very expensive.
Notes
- Grammar
Adverb placed before verb or predicate to mean “for the most part”.
- Nuance
Often used about people, things, time or situations in general statements.
- Nuance
Similar to 多半 and 大部分, but 大多 is shorter and a bit more casual in speech.
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