至多/最多 zhìduō / zuìduō

至多/最多（zhìduō / zuìduō）means “至多/最多: 'at most' (upper limit)”. 至多 (zhìduō) and 最多 (zuìduō) both mean 'at most', marking an upper limit. Formation: 至多/最多 + 数量（上限，顶多）

至多/最多: 'at most' (upper limit)

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Formation

至多/最多 + 数量（上限，顶多）

Explanation

至多 (zhìduō) and 最多 (zuìduō) both mean 'at most', marking an upper limit. 至多 is more formal; 最多 is the everyday word. Before a number they cap the amount (最多五个 'at most five'). They are the opposite of 至少, and 顶多 is a colloquial synonym.

Examples

这个房间最多坐十个人。
zhège fángjiān zuìduō zuò shí gè rén.
This room seats at most ten people.
从这儿到学校至多十分钟。
cóng zhèr dào xuéxiào zhìduō shí fēnzhōng.
From here to school is at most ten minutes.

Note

至多 formal, 最多 everyday; 顶多 colloquial. Opposite of 至少.

FAQ

至多/最多 — what does it mean and how is it used?

至多/最多: 'at most' (upper limit). 至多 (zhìduō) and 最多 (zuìduō) both mean 'at most', marking an upper limit. 至多 is more formal; 最多 is the everyday word. Before a number they cap the amount (最多五个 'at most five'). They are the opposite of 至少, and 顶多 is a colloquial synonym.

至多/最多 — how do you form it?

至多/最多 + 数量（上限，顶多）

至多/最多 — any usage notes?

至多 formal, 最多 everyday; 顶多 colloquial. Opposite of 至少.

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