Definitions
(adjective)
many; much; numerous; a lot of
(adjective)
more; in excess
(adverb)
often; frequently
(adverb)
how (to what extent)
Etymology
Depicts two pieces of meat together to convey the meaning "much" or "plentiful". In ancient China meat was a rare treat. Unrelated to 夕.
About
The character 多, formed by duplicating the component 夕, originates from an ancient ideographic concept of repeated elements, often interpreted as stacked meat portions, to express plurality. Its structure inherently suggests duplication, which led to its primary meaning of 'many' or 'much,' a definition that has remained central throughout its historical usage. Over time, while its pictorial form stabilized, the character's functional range broadened to include comparative degrees, adverbial uses indicating frequency, and participation in a wide array of compound terms, all while retaining its essential connotation of abundance.
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我有很多朋友。
这里多漂亮啊！
多吃饭，少说话。
我们多次见过面。
多了解一些情况。
你知道他多大了吗？
这个问题多复杂啊！
多参加活动能交很多朋友。