多半

duō bàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Numeral Uncommon

Definitions

1. most
2. mostly
3. most likely

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item

大概

dà gài

roughly

表示可能性，意思相近

Synonyms

2 items

大多

dà duō

for the most part

表示大多数或大部分

多数

duō shù

majority; most

表示超过一半的数量

Usage notes

Common mistakes

多半 can be an adverb meaning 'most likely' or a noun meaning 'the greater part'; learners often confuse the two, but context usually clarifies.

Example Sentences

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现在多半商店都关门了。

Most shops are closed now.

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Child Words of 多半

half

many; much

多半