诸多

zhū duō

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. (used for abstract things) a good deal, a lot of

Word relationships

Related words

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• 大量 dà liàng 大量 dà liàng great amount 大量 emphasizes a large quantity, often for material or concrete things, while 诸多 is for abstract things: great amount
• 无数 wú shù 无数 wú shù countless 无数 means countless; 诸多 means many, so they overlap in expressing multitude: countless

Synonyms

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• 许多 xǔ duō 许多 xǔ duō many 诸多 is more formal and typically used with abstract nouns; 许多 is more common and neutral: many
• 不少 bù shǎo 不少 bù shǎo many 不少 is slightly less formal than 诸多 and can be used with both concrete and abstract nouns: many

Usage notes

Collocations

诸多 is mostly used with abstract nouns like 问题 (problems), 因素 (factors), or 方面 (aspects), not with concrete objects.

Formality

诸多 is formal and mainly appears in written Chinese or formal speeches; in casual speech, use 很多 or 许多 instead.

Example Sentences

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诸多 问题需要解决。

Many problems need to be solved.

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Child Words of 诸多

• 多 多 duō: many; much
• 诸 诸 zhū: all