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    Expressing 'many' with 很多 (hěnduō)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    很多 + Noun

    Explanation

    很多 (hěnduō) means 'many' or 'a lot' and is used to indicate a large quantity of something. It can function as an adjective before a noun or stand alone as a pronoun. For example, 很多人 means 'many people.'

    Examples

    • 这条街上有很多好吃的餐厅。

      zhè tiáo jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō hǎochī de cāntīng.

      There are many delicious restaurants on this street.

    • 很多朋友都来参加了他的婚礼。

      hěn duō péngyou dōu lái cānjiā le tā de hūnlǐ.

      Many friends came to attend his wedding.

    • 最近我有很多事情要处理。

      zuìjìn wǒ yǒu hěn duō shìqíng yào chǔlǐ.

      I have a lot of things to deal with recently.

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