许
多

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The word "许多" is formed by combining the character "许", which here functions to denote extent or emphasis, with the character "多", meaning "many" or "much". This pairing results in a compound where "许" intensifies "多", producing a term that directly signifies "a great many" or "much" through this straightforward grammatical modification.

Example Sentences Hide

公园里有许多花。

Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu xǔduō huā.

There are many flowers in the park.

我今天买了许多水果。

Wǒ jīntiān mǎi le xǔduō shuǐguǒ.

I bought many fruits today.

许多学生都喜欢看这本书。

Xǔduō xuéshēng dōu xǐhuān kàn zhè běn shū.

Many students like reading this book.

经过许多年的努力，他终于成功了。

Jīngguò xǔduō nián de nǔlì, tā zhōngyú chénggōng le.

After many years of effort, he finally succeeded.

许多来自不同国家的人聚集在这里，分享他们的文化。

Xǔduō láizì bùtóng guójiā de rén jùjí zài zhèlǐ, fēnxiǎng tāmen de wénhuà.

Many people from different countries gather here to share their cultures.

Word Definition - 许多

xǔ duō many; a lot of; much

Individual Character Details

许 xǔ, xǔ
多 duō