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    Referring to 'majority' with 多数 (duōshù)

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    Structure

    多数 + Noun / 多数 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 多数 (duōshù) means 'majority' or 'most,' referring to the greater part of a group. It is used in both everyday and formal contexts, especially in voting and statistical discussions. For example, 其多数推翻了 means 'its majority overturned.'

    Examples

    • 多数学生选择了继续深造。

      Duōshù xuéshēng xuǎnzé le jìxù shēnzào.

      Most students chose to continue their studies.

    • 大多数人对这个方案表示支持。

      Dà duōshù rén duì zhège fāng'àn biǎoshì zhīchí.

      The majority of people expressed support for this plan.

    • 调查显示多数居民赞成这项改革。

      Diàochá xiǎnshì duōshù jūmín zànchéng zhè xiàng gǎigé.

      Surveys show that most residents are in favor of this reform.

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