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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
许多xǔduōmanyHSK 4, m, 12 strokes, rank #1399, Medium
许多xǔduōa lot ofHSK 4, m, 12 strokes, rank #1399, Medium
许多xǔduōmuchHSK 4, m, 12 strokes, rank #1399, Medium
xǔduō(xu3duo1) T3
  1. 1many
  2. 2a lot of
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March 24, 2026

许多(許多)xǔduō(xu3duo1)

许多 (xǔduō) means 'many' or 'a lot of' and is used to describe a large quantity of something. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often emphasizing abundance or multitude.

Strokes12Frequency#1399DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of abundance is often tied to prosperity and good fortune, making 许多 a positive term that reflects hope and potential in various aspects of life, including business and family.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large crowd (许) gathering together, each person holding a sign that says 'many' (多). The crowd represents the abundance indicated by the word, and the character's components visually depict this multitude.

Meanings of 许多

xǔduō(xu3duo1)
1many
2a lot of
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About 许多

许多Simplified
許多Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
数词shùcínumeral (num.)Part of Speech
#1399Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 许多

Quick Contrast

许多 (xǔduō) vs 很多 (hěnduō) — use 许多 for a slightly more formal tone.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 许多 with just 多 (duō), which simply means 'more' or 'many' but lacks the emphasis on quantity. 许多 is generally used in affirmative sentences and might feel more formal, so avoid using it in overly casual speech.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 许多 connects to other similar quantifiers like 一些 (yīxiē, 'some') and 很多 (hěnduō, 'a lot'). Focus on using 许多 in sentences that describe quantities to reinforce your understanding and usage of quantifiers.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 许多 with 许 (xǔ), which means 'to allow' or 'to promise.' For example, saying '我许多书' (Wǒ xǔduō shū) is incorrect; the correct form is '我有许多书' (Wǒ yǒu xǔduō shū).

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Component Characters

许Xǔto allow
HSK 76 strokes讠
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多duōmany
HSK 16 strokes夕
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How to say many in Chinese

“many” in Chinese is许多xǔduō

许多 (xǔduō) means 'many' or 'a lot of' and is used to describe a large quantity of something. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often emphasizing abundance or multitude.

When to use 许多

Be careful not to confuse 许多 with just 多 (duō), which simply means 'more' or 'many' but lacks the emphasis on quantity. 许多 is generally used in affirmative sentences and might feel more formal, so avoid using it in overly casual speech.

许多 or something close to it

许多 (xǔduō) vs 很多 (hěnduō) — use 许多 for a slightly more formal tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 许多 with 许 (xǔ), which means 'to allow' or 'to promise.' For example, saying '我许多书' (Wǒ xǔduō shū) is incorrect; the correct form is '我有许多书' (Wǒ yǒu xǔduō shū).

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Grammar Patterns of 许多

许多 functions as a number. It almost always combines with a measure word before a noun (三个人, 五本书). Standalone numbers are rare outside of math or counting. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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____学生并未做好接受高等教育的充分准备。

Many students are not adequately prepared for higher education.

Example Sentences for 许多 (10)

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许多学生并未做好接受高等教育的充分准备。

xǔ duō xué shēng bìng wèi zuò hǎo jiē shòu gāo děng jiào yù de chōng fēn zhǔn bèi。

Many students are not adequately prepared for higher education.
2
许多妇女懂得怎样修自己的车。

xǔ duō fù nǚ dǒng dé zěn yàng xiū zì jǐ de chē。

Many women know how to carry out repairs on their cars.
3
你将在拍卖会上见到的许多车辆都是被收回物品。

nǐ jiāng zài pāi mài huì shàng jiàn dào de xǔ duō chē liàng dū shì bèi shōu huí wù pǐn。

Many of the cars you will see at auction are repossessions.
4
许多校舍不安全，有些简直是摇摇欲坠。

xǔ duō xiào shě bù ān quán， ， yǒu xiē jiǎn zhí shì yáo yáo yù。

Many school buildings are unsafe, and some are falling apart.
5
从许多方面来说，表演无疑是吃青春饭的行当。

cóng xǔ duō fāng miàn lái shuō， ， biǎo yǎn wú yí shì chī qīng chūn fàn de háng。

Acting is definitely a young person's profession in many ways.
6
他们从最初的市场测试中了解了许多信息。

tā mén cóng zuì chū de shì cháng cè shì zhōng le jiě le xǔ duō xìn xī。

They learnt a lot from the initial market testing exercise.
7
许多长篇大论的文章，不，应该说是整部整部的书都是关于这件事的。

xǔ duō cháng piān dà lùn de wén zhāng， ，， bù ， yīng gāi shuō shì zhěng bù zhěng bù de shū dū shì guān yú zhè jiàn。

Long essays, nay, whole books have been written on this.
8
我从他那里学到了许多关于经营乐队方面的东西.

wǒ cóng tā nà lǐ xué dào le xǔ duō guān yú jīng yíng lè duì fāng miàn de dōng xī.

I learned a lot from him about how to run a band.
9
他精通机械，了解许多有关声音的知识。

tā jīng tōng jī xiè， ， le jiě xǔ duō yǒu guān shēng yīn de zhī。

He was a very mechanical person, who knew a lot about sound.
10
关于他工作的许多重要问题仍然悬而未决。

guān yú tā gōng zuò de xǔ duō zhòng yào wèn tí réng rán xuán ér wèi jué。

Major questions remain to be answered about his work.

Frequently Asked Questions about 许多

Generally, 许多 is used in positive statements. For negative contexts, you might prefer phrases like '没有很多' (méiyǒu hěnduō, 'not a lot').

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