多数 (duō shù) — majority; most
Definition
多数 (duōshù) is a noun meaning 'the majority' — a fixed group, not 'most' as a superlative like 最. Pairs naturally with its opposite 少数 ('minority').
noun
majoritymost
Easily confused
Examples
- 多数。duō shù Rén dōu xǐ huan zhè ge diàn yǐng.Most people like this movie.
- 多数，。Zài duō shù qíng kuàng xià, zhè ge fāng fǎ shì duì de.In most cases, this method is correct.
- 多数。duō shù Guó jiā dōu cān jiā le huì yì.Most countries participated in the meeting.
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