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多半 (duō bàn) — (numeral) most, the greater part; (adverb) most likely, probably

Definition

多半 as a numeral means 'most / the greater part' (similar to 大多 but more common in speech); as an adverb it means 'most likely, probably', close to 大概 and 八成 but less colloquial than 八成.

numeral
mostthe greater part
adverb
most likelyprobably

Examples

  • 多半。
    Bān shàng duō bàn de tóng xué dōu qù le.
    Most of the classmates in the class went.
  • 多半。
    Tā duō bàn yǐ jīng zǒu le.
    He has most likely already left.
  • 多半。
    Zhè jiàn shì duō bàn shì zhēn de.
    This matter is most likely true.
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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9Quantity & Amount

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