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很多 (hěnduō) vs 好多 (hǎoduō): use 好多 for an informal, emphatic tone, while 很多 is more neutral.
好多人 (many people) is a common collocation. Be cautious of using 好多 in formal contexts, as it is more suitable for spoken language. Additionally, remember that it can carry a tone of excitement, so avoid sounding monotonous when using it.
While 好多 is not an HSK word, it can be a useful addition to your vocabulary as you learn basic quantifiers. Focus on understanding its usage in context, especially in spoken language, and relate it to other expressions of quantity like 很多 (a lot).
Learners often confuse 好多 with 很多. For instance, saying '我有好多水' (I have many water) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多水' since water is uncountable in this context.
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How to say many in Chinese
“many” in Chinese is好多
好多 is an informal expression meaning 'many' or 'quite a lot.' It is commonly used in everyday conversation to emphasize a significant quantity or extent of something, often conveying a positive or favorable connotation, such as in '好多好吃的' (a lot of delicious food).
When to use 好多
好多人 (many people) is a common collocation. Be cautious of using 好多 in formal contexts, as it is more suitable for spoken language. Additionally, remember that it can carry a tone of excitement, so avoid sounding monotonous when using it.
好多 or something close to it
很多 (hěnduō) vs 好多 (hǎoduō): use 好多 for an informal, emphatic tone, while 很多 is more neutral.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 好多 with 很多. For instance, saying '我有好多水' (I have many water) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多水' since water is uncountable in this context.
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No, 好多 is primarily used in informal spoken contexts; for formal writing, use more standard terms like 许多.
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