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大部分 (dà bùfen) — use 大多数 when emphasizing a clear majority, whereas 大部分 can refer to a significant portion that may not necessarily be a majority.
This phrase is typically used in discussions about public opinion, statistical data, or general consensus. Be careful with pronunciation; note that the first tone on '大' is crucial, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning. It often collocates with verbs like '认为' (to think) or '支持' (to support).
Although 大多数 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful when discussing topics related to opinion polls or surveys, which may appear in HSK topics. Students should focus on understanding its usage in expressing majority views alongside related words like '少数' (minority).
Learners might confuse 大多数 with '大部分' (a large part), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '大部分的人支持这个观点' (most people support this view) is less precise than using 大多数, which emphasizes the majority.
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How to say (great) majority in Chinese
“(great) majority” in Chinese is大多数
大多数 (dà duō shù) refers to the majority or the greater part of a group. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that more than half of a population or group shares a particular opinion or characteristic.
When to use 大多数
This phrase is typically used in discussions about public opinion, statistical data, or general consensus. Be careful with pronunciation; note that the first tone on '大' is crucial, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning. It often collocates with verbs like '认为' (to think) or '支持' (to support).
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大部分 (dà bùfen) — use 大多数 when emphasizing a clear majority, whereas 大部分 can refer to a significant portion that may not necessarily be a majority.
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Learners might confuse 大多数 with '大部分' (a large part), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '大部分的人支持这个观点' (most people support this view) is less precise than using 大多数, which emphasizes the majority.
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大多数 typically implies more than half, so it's best used for larger groups rather than small ones.
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