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Expressing "relatively more" with 较多 (jiàoduō)
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Noun + 较多
Explanation
较多 (jiàoduō) means "relatively more" or "comparatively many." It indicates a quantity that is greater than average but expressed in a measured, comparative way. It is commonly used as an attributive modifier, such as 游客较多的城市 (a city with relatively more tourists).
Examples
这个地区降雨量较多，适合种水稻。
Zhège dìqū jiàngyǔliàng jiào duō, shìhé zhòng shuǐdào.
This area has relatively high rainfall, making it suitable for growing rice.
周末来这里吃饭的人较多，最好提前预订。
Zhōumò lái zhèlǐ chīfàn de rén jiào duō, zuìhǎo tíqián yùdìng.
Relatively more people come here to eat on weekends, so it's best to make a reservation in advance.
今年申请出国留学的学生较多。
Jīnnián shēnqǐng chūguó liúxué de xuéshēng jiào duō.
Relatively more students have applied to study abroad this year.