Writing
多半 (duō bàn) — how to say "most likely" in Chinese
多半
Most likely
numeral · adverb
Character composition
多
many
半
half
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
十
Ten
#24 · shí · 2 strokes
Collocations
多半同意
duōbàn tóngyì
most likely agree
多半不来
duōbàn bù lái
most likely won't come
多半会下雨
duōbàn huì xià yǔ
it will most likely rain
Examples
明天多半会下雨，记得带伞。
It will most likely rain tomorrow, remember to bring an umbrella.
他多半不来。
He most likely won't come.
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Frequently asked questions
Most likely meaning in Chinese
"most likely" in Chinese is 多半 (duō bàn).
What does 多半 mean in English?
多半 (duō bàn) means "Most likely".
How is 多半 pronounced?
It is pronounced duō bàn (written as duo ban, duoban). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "most likely" in Chinese characters?
It is written 多半: 多 has 6 strokes, 半 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 多半?
多半 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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