大部分 (dà bù fen) — the greater part; the majority; most

Definition

A quantifier meaning 'the greater part / most'. Works directly before a noun (大部分学生) or on its own as the subject ('most of them'). Mostly/大多数 focus on count; 几乎 means 'almost'.

numeral
the greater partthe majoritymost

Examples

  • 大部分
    dà bù fen Xué shēng dōu tōng guò le kǎo shì.
    Most students passed the exam.
  • 大部分
    Tā dà bù fen shí jiān dōu zài kàn shū.
    He spends most of his time reading.
  • 大部分
    Zhè xiē yì jiàn dà bù fen shì hé lǐ de.
    Most of these opinions are reasonable.

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