数词+多 duō

数词+多（duō）means “more than; and a bit (over a round number)”. 多 after a round number expresses an amount a little over that figure, that is, with a remainder. Formation: 数词(整数) + 多

more than; and a bit (over a round number)

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Formation

数词(整数) + 多

Explanation

多 after a round number expresses an amount a little over that figure, that is, with a remainder. With indivisible whole units it goes right after the number (三十多块); with a measure that can be divided it follows the measure (一米多). It never gives an exact count.

Examples

这个西瓜三十多块钱。
zhège xīguā sānshí duō kuài qián
This watermelon costs thirty-some yuan.
他有一米多高。
tā yǒu yì mǐ duō gāo
He is over a meter tall.

Note

The position differs: 三十多块 vs 一米多, depending on whether the unit is divisible.

FAQ

数词+多 — what does it mean and how is it used?

more than; and a bit (over a round number). 多 after a round number expresses an amount a little over that figure, that is, with a remainder. With indivisible whole units it goes right after the number (三十多块); with a measure that can be divided it follows the measure (一米多). It never gives an exact count.

数词+多 — how do you form it?

数词(整数) + 多

数词+多 — any usage notes?

The position differs: 三十多块 vs 一米多, depending on whether the unit is divisible.

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