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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'multiple' with 多个 (duōgè)

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    Structure

    多个 + Noun

    Explanation

    The determiner 多个 (duōgè) means 'multiple' or 'several.' It combines 多 (many) with the measure word 个, and is placed before a noun to indicate more than one of something. It is slightly more formal than 好几个 and is frequently seen in news and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 这家公司在多个国家都设有办事处。

      zhè jiā gōngsī zài duō gè guójiā dōu shè yǒu bànshìchù.

      This company has offices in multiple countries.

    • 警方正在调查多个嫌疑人的行踪。

      jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá duō gè xiányírén de xíngzōng.

      The police are investigating the whereabouts of multiple suspects.

    • 他同时管理多个项目，压力很大。

      tā tóngshí guǎnlǐ duō gè xiàngmù, yālì hěn dà.

      He manages multiple projects at the same time and is under a lot of pressure.

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