How common it is
大多 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say dà duō slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
大多表示大部分、很多。
dà duō biǎo shì dà bù fen 、 hěn duō。
大多 means mostly or for the most part.
Context note
大多常用于数量、情况和描述。
dà duō cháng yòng yú shù liàng 、 qíng kuàng hé miáo shù。
It is often used with quantity, situations, and description.
5 examples
他们大多是学生。
tā men dà duō shì xué shēng。
Most of them are students.
大多数人喜欢安静。
dà duō shù rén xǐ huan ān jìng。
Most people like quiet.
这里大多是年轻人。
zhè lǐ dà duō shì nián qīng rén。
Most of those here are young people.
大多时间他都在学习。
dà duō shí jiān tā dōu zài xué xí。
Most of the time he is studying.
这些水果大多很好吃。
zhè xiē shuǐ guǒ dà duō hěn hǎo chī。
Most of these fruits are tasty.
5 mini stories
这里的人大多很友好。
zhè lǐ de rén dà duō hěn yǒu hǎo。
Most of the people here are friendly.
学生们大多完成了作业。
xué shēng men dà duō wán chéng le zuò yè。
Most students finished homework.
大多时候，他都很认真。
dà duō shí hòu， tā dōu hěn rèn zhēn。
Most of the time, he is very serious.
这本书大多内容很简单。
zhè běn shū dà duō nèi róng hěn jiǎn dān。
Most of this book is simple.
大多孩子都喜欢这个游戏。
dà duō hái zi dōu xǐ huan zhè ge yóu xì。
Most children like this game.