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大多数 (dàduōshù) - use 大部分 when emphasizing a portion rather than an entire group; 大多数 implies a more complete majority.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 大部分; a misplaced tone can change the word's meaning. It is often used in formal contexts, such as reports or discussions, but can also be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 大部分时间 (most of the time) and 大部分人 (most people).
While 大部分 is not specifically included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other HSK words related to quantity and proportion, like 多 (duō, many) and 少 (shǎo, few). Focus on understanding its use in different contexts and practicing with related terms.
Learners may confuse 大部分 with 全部 (quánbù, all), leading to incorrect statements like 大部分人都来了 (most people all came). The correct form should specify the part, like 有大部分人来了 (there are most people who came).
Pronunciation of 大部分
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How to say in large part in Chinese
“in large part” in Chinese is大部分
大部分 (dà bùfèn) refers to the majority or the greater part of something. It is used to express that a significant portion, but not necessarily all, of a particular group or quantity is being discussed, often in contexts involving statistics, surveys, or general observations.
When to use 大部分
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 大部分; a misplaced tone can change the word's meaning. It is often used in formal contexts, such as reports or discussions, but can also be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 大部分时间 (most of the time) and 大部分人 (most people).
大部分 or something close to it
大多数 (dàduōshù) - use 大部分 when emphasizing a portion rather than an entire group; 大多数 implies a more complete majority.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 大部分 with 全部 (quánbù, all), leading to incorrect statements like 大部分人都来了 (most people all came). The correct form should specify the part, like 有大部分人来了 (there are most people who came).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 大部分
Yes, 大部分 is typically used with a noun to specify what the majority refers to, such as 大部分人 (most people) or 大部分时间 (most of the time).
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