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The word "多数" is formed by combining the character "多", meaning "many", with the character "数", meaning "number", where "多" modifies "数" to create a compound that directly signifies "majority" or "most" based on the literal sum of its parts.

Example Sentences Hide

多数孩子都爱玩。

Duōshù háizi dōu ài wán.

Most children love to play.

我们班多数同学考得很好。

Wǒmen bān duōshù tóngxué kǎo de hěn hǎo.

Most students in our class did well on the exam.

在大多数情况下，这是正确的。

Zài dà duōshù qíngkuàng xià, zhè shì zhèngquè de.

In most cases, this is correct.

尽管多数人支持改革，但仍有人反对。

Jǐnguǎn duōshù rén zhīchí gǎigé, dàn réng yǒu rén fǎnduì.

Although most people support the reform, some still oppose it.

根据调查数据，绝大多数受访者认为环境保护比经济发展更重要。

Gēnjù diàochá shùjù, jué dà duōshù shòufǎngzhě rènwéi huánjìng bǎohù bǐ jīngjì fāzhǎn gèng zhòngyào.

According to survey data, the vast majority of respondents believe that environmental protection is more important than economic development.

Word Definition - 多数

duō shù majority; most

Individual Character Details

多 duō
数 shǔ, shù, shuò