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Verb phrasesHSK 4

Doing something more with 多

To express doing something more, place 多 directly before the verb. It’s commonly used in suggestions or commands, often with 点 (a little) to soften the tone.

Structure

多 + Verb (+ 点/一点 + Obj.)
点/一点 is optional but common to mean 'a little more'.

Examples

  • 多吃点。
    Duō chī diǎn.
    Eat a little more.
  • 多放点辣。
    Duō fàng diǎn là.
    Add a little more spiciness.
  • 爷爷，你要多出去走走。
    Yéye, nǐ yào duō chūqù zǒuzou.
    Gramps, you need to go out and take walks more often.
  • 我想多陪陪家人。
    Wǒ xiǎng duō péipei jiārén.
    I want to spend more time with my family.
  • 感冒的时候要多喝水。
    Gǎnmào de shíhou yào duō hē shuǐ.
    Drink more water when you have a cold.

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