更多
gèng duō
The English phrase "more" is translated into Chinese as 更多 (gèng duō).
更多 is used to indicate a greater amount or number of something. It is used to modify a noun to show a larger quantity, such as 更多的人 (more people).
What does it mean word for word?
The term 更多 is composed of 更, meaning "more" or "even more" and 多, meaning "many" or "much".
Which one should you use?
While 更多 refers to more in terms of quantity or degree, it is distinct from 再 (zài), which is used to mean "more" in the sense of "once more" or "again" for an action.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, the phrase 加多啲 (gaa1 do1 di1) is used to mean "add more" or "some more".
How do you pronounce it?
gèng duō
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you want to express the informal idea of "a bit more" or "a little more", use 多一点 (duō yīdiǎn). If you want to say "again" or "one more" in an informal way, use 再来 (zài lái).
Did you know?
- The character 多 (duō) is a pictograph that originally depicted two pieces of meat stacked on top of each other. This visual representation of layers created the meaning of 'many' or 'more'.
- The character 更 (gèng) in 更多 can also be pronounced 'gēng' and used as a verb meaning 'to change' or 'to replace'.
- To say 'more' in a comparative sense without using 更多, Chinese speakers often use the structure 比 (bǐ). Instead of saying 'this is more expensive', they say 'this compared to that is expensive'.
Examples in context
- 我想要更多。I want more.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for more of something using 更多.Tatoeba #3742594 by egg0073, translation #521096 by CK
- 他想要更多。He wants more.Tatoeba #4754634 by egg0073, translation #1723957 by Spamster
- 我想做更多。I'd like to do more.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to do more using 更多.Tatoeba #9965504 by GlossaMatik, translation #1142793 by CM
- 我们需要更多的时间来完成这个项目。(Wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān lái wánchéng zhège xiàngmù.)We need more time to complete this project.
- 给我多一点时间考虑一下。(Gěi wǒ duō yīdiǎn shíjiān kǎolǜ yīxià.)Give me a bit more time to think about it.
- 我还想要一杯咖啡，请再来一杯。(Wǒ hái xiǎng yào yībēi kāfēi, qǐng zài lái yībēi.)I would like another cup of coffee, please bring one more.
- 我要加多啲辣椒。(ngo5 jiu3 gaa1 do1 di1 laat6 ziuj1.)I want to add more chili.
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Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are discussing their study habits.
- 伟 Wei我们需要学习更多知识。Wǒmen xūyào xuéxí gèng duō zhīshì.We need to learn more knowledge.
- 雨婷 Yuting我也这么觉得。Wǒ yě zhème juéde.I think so too.
- 伟 Wei你能给我更多建议吗？Nǐ néng gěi wǒ gèng duō jiànyì ma?Can you give me more advice?
- 雨婷 Yuting没问题，伟。Méi wèntí, Wěi.No problem, Wei.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
