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The word 大量 is formed by combining the character 大, meaning "big" or "large", with the character 量, meaning "quantity" or "measure"; this direct juxtaposition results in a compound meaning "large quantity" or "great amount".

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我们买了大量的水果。

Wǒmen mǎi le dàliàng de shuǐguǒ.

We bought a large amount of fruit.

昨天超市有大量促销。

Zuótiān chāoshì yǒu dàliàng cùxiāo.

Yesterday the supermarket had a big sale.

大量阅读可以帮助提高写作能力。

Dàliàng yuèdú kěyǐ bāngzhù tígāo xiězuò nénglì.

Extensive reading can help improve writing skills.

由于大量降雨，河流水位上涨。

Yóuyú dàliàng jiàngyǔ, héliú shuǐwèi shàngzhǎng.

Due to heavy rainfall, the river water level rose.

科学家通过大量实验验证了这个理论。

Kēxuéjiā tōngguò dàliàng shíyàn yànzhèng le zhège lǐlùn.

Scientists verified this theory through numerous experiments.

Word Definition - 大量

dà liàng great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous

Individual Character Details

大 dà, dài
量 liáng, liàng