Writing
多数 (duō shù) — how to say "majority" in Chinese
多数
Majority
noun
Character composition
多
many
数
number
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Collocations
多数人
duōshù rén
most people
多数学生
duōshù xuésheng
most students
Examples
在这个国家，多数人喜欢喝茶。
In this country, most people like to drink tea.
多数人同意。
Most people agree.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "majority" in Chinese?
"majority" in Chinese is 多数 (duō shù).
多数 meaning in English
多数 (duō shù) means "Majority".
How is 多数 pronounced?
It is pronounced duō shù (written as duo shu, duoshu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "majority" in Chinese characters?
It is written 多数: 多 has 6 strokes, 数 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 多数?
多数 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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