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The word 大部分 is formed by sequentially combining the characters 大 (meaning "big"), 部 (meaning "part" or "section"), and 分 (meaning "portion" or "division"); 大 modifies 部 to create the concept of a "big part", and 分 then reinforces this as a measurable segment, resulting in the compound meaning of "most" or "the majority".

Example Sentences Hide

大部分书很贵。

Dà bùfen shū hěn guì.

Most books are expensive.

大部分学生都努力学习。

Dà bùfen xuéshēng dōu nǔlì xuéxí.

Most students study hard.

大部分情况下，我们都能解决问题。

Dà bùfen qíngkuàng xià, wǒmen dōu néng jiějué wèntí.

In most cases, we can solve the problem.

虽然大部分人都同意了，但还有少数人反对。

Suīrán dà bùfen rén dōu tóngyì le, dàn hái yǒu shǎoshù rén fǎnduì.

Although most people have agreed, there are still a few who oppose.

根据调查，大部分居民对社区服务表示满意。

Gēnjù diàochá, dà bùfen jūmín duì shèqū fúwù biǎoshì mǎnyì.

According to the survey, most residents are satisfied with the community service.

Word Definition - 大部分

dà bù fen the greater part; the majority; most; Taiwan pr. [dàbùfèn]

Individual Character Details

大 dà, dài
部 bù
分 fēn, fèn