Indicating a number in excess

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 + Measure word + (noun)

Here are some examples:

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

A common mistake is to put the 多 after the measure word:

他五十岁多 九十块钱多

See also

• Intensifying with "duo"
• Doing something more with "duo"
• Asking about degree with "duo"