多(duō)[adverb]
1. 指数量大,程度深,范围广。
2. 表示相比较而言,超出平常或预料。
3. 用于修饰动词、形容词或副词,表示程度高或数量多。
How to read: duō [dwoh]
Usage:
1. Used to indicate a large quantity, deep degree or wide range.
2. Indicates exceeding the norm or expectation.
3. Used to modify verbs, adjectives or adverbs, indicating a high degree or large quantity.
Example Sentences:
1. 我们有很多的朋友来参加了我们的婚礼。
We had many friends come to our wedding.
2. 这个城市有很多高楼大厦。
This city has many tall buildings.
3. 她的工作经验比我多得多。
She has much more work experience than I do.
4. 多数人都喜欢吃甜食。
Most people like to eat sweets.
5. 我们要尽可能地做多一些准备工作。
We need to do as much preparation work as possible.
Synonyms and Usage:
1. 许多(xǔ duō)- many
Used as an adjective before nouns.
Example: 我有许多书要读。
I have many books to read.
2. 很多(hěn duō)- a lot of
Used as an adverb before verbs, adjectives or adverbs.
Example: 她很善良,帮了我很多。
She is very kind and helped me a lot.
3. 多数(duō shù)- most
Used as a noun.
Example: 多数人都喜欢音乐。
Most people like music.
4. 多样(duō yàng)- diverse
Used as an adjective before nouns.
Example: 这个有着多样的文化。
This country has diverse cultures.
5. 多元(duō yuán)- multiple; diverse
Used as an adjective before nouns.
Example: 这个学校有着多元的教学模式。
This school has multiple teaching methods.
Editor's Summary:
多 is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to indicate a large quantity, deep degree or wide range. It can be used as an adverb to modify verbs, adjectives or adverbs, indicating a high degree or large quantity. It can also be used as an adjective or noun in certain cases. There are several synonyms for 多, such as 许多, 很多, 多数, 多样 and 多元, each with its own specific usage. As an editor, it is important to understand the different nuances of this word and use it appropriately in translations.