Writing
多余 (duōyú) — how to say "surplus" in Chinese
多余
Surplus, extra
verb · adjective
Character composition
多
many
余
remainder, surplus
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
多余的话
duōyú de huà
superfluous words
Examples
这些材料是多余的，我们可以放在一边。
These materials are surplus; we can put them aside.
多余的钱。
Extra money.
Frequently asked questions
Surplus meaning in Chinese
"surplus" in Chinese is 多余 (duōyú).
多余 meaning in English
多余 (duōyú) means "Surplus, extra".
How is 多余 pronounced?
It is pronounced duōyú (written as duoyu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "surplus" in Chinese characters?
It is written 多余: 多 has 6 strokes, 余 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 多余?
多余 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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