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    Expressing 'more' or 'much' with 多多 (duōduō)

    Degree & Intensity
    Suggestion & Advice

    Structure

    多多 + Verb

    Explanation

    The reduplicated adverb 多多 (duōduō) means 'more' or 'a lot' and is used to encourage doing something in greater quantity or with greater effort. It carries a warm, encouraging tone and is often used in advice or requests. It is placed before a verb to urge someone to do more of that action.

    Examples

    • 你要多多运动，身体才会健康。

      nǐ yào duōduō yùndòng, shēntǐ cái huì jiànkāng.

      You need to exercise more so your body will be healthy.

    • 在国外要多多照顾自己，别让家人担心。

      zài guówài yào duōduō zhàogù zìjǐ, bié ràng jiārén dānxīn.

      Take good care of yourself abroad, and don't make your family worry.

    • 希望大家多多支持我们的新产品。

      xīwàng dàjiā duōduō zhīchí wǒmen de xīn chǎnpǐn.

      We hope everyone will give our new product lots of support.

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