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A number in excess of a certain amount is expressed by adding "多" (duō) to the end of a number. This is usually translated as "more than..." in English.

Here is the basic structure:

Number + 多

Here are some examples:

  • 他 的 妈妈 是 五十 岁。
  • 上海 的 人口 是 二 千 万 人。
  • 她 在 老家 购物 五 新 钱 包。