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Doing something more with 多 (duō)
HSK 3Degree & Intensity
Frequency & Habit
Structure
多 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 多 (duō) can be placed before a verb to express doing something more or to a greater extent. It encourages increasing the frequency or amount of an action, as in "eat more" or "practice more."
Examples
你应该多喝水，对身体好。
Nǐ yīnggāi duō hē shuǐ, duì shēntǐ hǎo.
You should drink more water — it's good for your health.
老师说我们要多练习口语。
Lǎoshī shuō wǒmen yào duō liànxí kǒuyǔ.
The teacher said we need to practice speaking more.
多吃蔬菜，少吃零食。
Duō chī shūcài, shǎo chī língshí.
Eat more vegetables and fewer snacks.