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Asking about degree with 多 ("duo1")

多 duō

Adverbs with adjectives
HSK 2

Structure

Subj. + 多 + Adj. ?

Translations

  • how

Definition

用于询问程度，意为“多么”、“多…”。

Used to ask about degree, meaning 'how' (e.g., how big, how long, etc.).

Usage

多 + 形容词，构成疑问句，询问程度或数量。

多 + adjective to form a question asking about degree or quantity.

Examples

  • 1 你多大了？(How old are you?)
  • 2 从这里到学校多远？(How far is it from here to school?)
  • 3 这部电影多长？(How long is this movie?)
  • 4 你等多长时间了？(How long have you been waiting?)
  • 5 这件衣服多贵？(How expensive is this piece of clothing?)

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