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Revision as of 08:49, 19 February 2014

In this article, we review how to ask about degree with 多(duō), which is one of the many uses of this character.

Structure

多 (duō) is often used to ask about the extent of something.

Subject + 多 + Adjective

This is an easy way to ask "How [adjective] is [subject]?"

Examples

  • 高?How tall is she?
  • 忙? How busy are you?
  • 重?How heavy is he?
  • 外面 冷?How cold is it outside?
  • 你们 公司 大?How old is your company?
  • 漂亮?How beautiful is she?
  • 川菜 好吃?How good is Sichuan food?
  • 外面 热?How hot is it outside?
  • 这 个 人 好?How good is this person?
  • 你们 老板 大方?How generous is your boss?
  • 她 爸 有钱?How rich is her father?

"大" and "小" are can also be used to describe ages. "你多大?" is often used to ask "how old are you?", however it is an informal way to ask, usually for close friends or children. Usually, "你几岁?" is used among peers.

See also

Sources and further reading

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