How to say “much more” in Chinese with 多了 (duō le)
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 多了 (duō le)
Expressing "much more" in comparisons
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 多了 (duō le)
HSK 2Comparison PatternsExpressing "much more" in comparisons
Rule structure
多了 (duō le) after an adjective in a comparison strongly intensifies the difference. It shows that one item is much bigger, better, faster, or stronger than another in the stated quality.
Rule structure
多了 (duō le) after an adjective in a comparison strongly intensifies the difference. It shows that one item is much bigger, better, faster, or stronger than another in the stated quality.
Examples
他比我高多了。
Tā bǐ wǒ gāo duō le.
He is much taller than me.
Examples
他比我高多了。
Tā bǐ wǒ gāo duō le.
He is much taller than me.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "much more" in comparisons” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + Adj. + 多了 (duō le). For example: 他比我高多了。 — “He is much taller than me.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他比我高多了。 — “He is much taller than me.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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