(zhòng) — (bound form) crowd; multitude (of people); (bound form) numerous; many

Definition

众 is a bound form meaning 'many' or 'crowd' — it never stands alone, only inside words like 观众, 群众, 众多. Think of it as a building block for 'the masses / a multitude.'

bound form
(bound form) crowdmultitude (of people)(bound form) numerousmany

Examples

  • Hěn duō guān zhòng dōu gǔ zhǎng le.
    Many audience members applauded.
  • Zán men yào yī kào qún zhòng de lì liàng.
    We must rely on the strength of the masses.
  • Zhè ge chéng shì yǒu zhòng duō měi shí.
    This city has numerous delicious foods.

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