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    Referring to many individuals with 多头 (duōtóu)

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    Structure

    多头 + Noun + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    多头 (duōtóu) is a measure phrase meaning "many" or "multiple," used with a numeral or on its own to refer to several individual animals or entities. It uses the measure word 头, which is typically used for large animals. It appears often in news and reports.

    Examples

    • 农场里养了多头牛，每天都需要人照顾。

      nóngchǎng lǐ yǎng le duō tóu niú, měi tiān dōu xūyào rén zhàogù.

      The farm raises many cattle, and they need someone to look after them every day.

    • 动物园新引进了多头大象。

      dòngwùyuán xīn yǐnjìn le duō tóu dàxiàng.

      The zoo has newly introduced several elephants.

    • 洪水中，村民们成功转移了多头牲畜。

      hóngshuǐ zhōng, cūnmínmen chénggōng zhuǎnyí le duō tóu shēngchù.

      During the flood, the villagers successfully relocated many head of livestock.

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