多数

duō shù

HSK 4

Meaning

多数，指较大的数量或超过一半的数量。

Majority, referring to a larger number or more than half of the total.

用于表示数量上的优势或超过半数的部分，常与“少数”相对。可作主语、宾语、定语。

Used to indicate a numerical advantage or a part that exceeds half, often contrasted with 'minority'. Can serve as subject, object, or attributive.

1 多数人同意这个计划。 (Most people agree with this plan.)
2 会议中，多数代表投了赞成票。 (At the meeting, the majority of delegates voted in favor.)
3 在多数情况下，这种方法是有效的。 (In most cases, this method is effective.)
4 少数服从多数是民主的基本原则。 (The minority submits to the majority is a basic principle of democracy.)
5 多数孩子喜欢甜食。 (Most children like sweets.)
6 我们必须尊重多数的意见。 (We must respect the opinion of the majority.)

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