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    Referring to 'most' or 'the majority' with 大部分 (dàbùfen)

    Degree & Intensity
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    Structure

    大部分 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 大部分 (dàbùfen) means 'most,' 'the majority,' or 'the greater part.' It is used to describe a large portion of a group, time period, or quantity. For example, 大部分的时间 means 'most of the time.'

    Examples

    • 大部分同学都选择了继续读研。

      Dà bùfèn tóngxué dōu xuǎnzé le jìxù dú yán.

      Most of the students chose to continue on to graduate school.

    • 他大部分的时间都花在实验室里。

      Tā dà bùfèn de shíjiān dōu huā zài shíyànshì lǐ.

      He spends most of his time in the laboratory.

    • 大部分游客觉得这个景点值得一去。

      Dà bùfèn yóukè juéde zhège jǐngdiǎn zhíde yì qù.

      Most tourists think this scenic spot is worth visiting.

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