Plenty; many; much; abundance. Many, much, more, too many, or how (degree). Two meat chunks (夕 + 夕) stacked high = double portions.
Standard Chinese needs 少 after 多 to ask 'how much' for money or price.
很多人 is the natural default; 很多的人 sounds stiff and textbook-like.
To mean 'drink more', put 多 before the verb, not after it.
多少钱 is a fixed price question; 钱多 describes money as plentiful.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Asking price | 多少钱？ | 多钱？ |
| Saying lots of money | 钱多 | 多钱 |
很多人 is the natural default; 很多的人 sounds stiff and textbook-like.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| General many people | 很多人 | 很多的人 |
| Specific group with extra description | 很多...的人 | 很多的人 (standalone) |
Before a describing word, 多 asks 'how...?' or exclaims 'so...!'
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Asking age or size | 多大？ | 很大？ |
| Exclaiming how nice | 多好！ | 很好 (plain statement) |
To mean 'do more', put 多 before the verb, not after it.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Drink more water | 多喝水 | 喝多水 |
| Sleep more | 多睡觉 | 睡觉多 |
| Read more | 多看书 | 看多书 |
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
对方便面， 很多 人都有各种各样的消极的印象，比如没有营养、有毒，油、盐含量高等等。
误会一：方便面有毒 很多 人想当然认为，方便面保质期很长，不会坏，原因一定是因为里面“有东西”，有毒！
这些 多多少少 都能补充人体所需要的一些营养成分。
在吃方便面时也可以再 多加 一些蔬菜、水果什么的，让它营养 更多 。
事实上，油炸方便面的含油量比中国人传统常吃的油条，以及现在年轻人喜欢的炸薯条、炸土豆片什么的低 很多 ，只是它们的二分之一不到。
误会四：方便面咸关于盐，说实话，方便面里面的盐并不 多 ，含盐率仅为1.6%至2%。
所以，说方便面里盐 太多 ，也是误会。
当然，就算是没有误会，方便面也不好 多 吃。
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
人 太多 ，我很少真的说汉语，所以这个“汉语课”很没意思。
A：你学汉语 多长时间 了？
有两千个小时 这么多 时间学习吗？
我这四年要忙工作，说真话，没有 很多 时间学汉语。
我这四年上网跟老师上课，学了 最多 四百个学时。
我自己还下了一个APP，做HSK题，自己学了 最多 两百个小时。
我还有 太多 要学习的东西。
我有 很多 汉字会认，但是不会写。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
他话也 不多 。
他说，不撑怎么办，底下 三百多个 人等着发工资。
你 多 夹几口，别人就知道你好哪口。
他忽然说， 十多年前 他第一次跟大客户吃饭。
那桌全是鲍、参、翅、肚， 一多半儿 见都没见过。
肚子里那一桌 三万多 的饭菜还没消化，沉甸甸的。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
一个苹果能有 多 贵？
八千六百多 ！
这么 多 ？
打一次要 一百多 ，现在我只在马路上慢跑了。
这比在网球场上得分要重要 多 了。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
这个成语人人都会用，但是“东山”是什么意思， 好多人 不知道。
但谢安不想做官， 多次 拒绝了朝廷的邀请，就住在会稽的东山（今天的浙江省会稽山），和朋友一起游玩。
比如，“美伊战争一开始， 很多 恐怖组织就死灰复燃了。”
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
至少一百万棵树着了火， 很多 树已经倒了。
因为风把烟吹到城里，空气变得非常差， 很多 人开始咳嗽，小李也是其中一个。
他小时候住在中国的东北，那里的森林也 很多 。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
老先生很高兴，对大中说：“不客气， 多 吃一点儿。”
大中有 太多 的工作，晚上十点下班。
大中问老先生：“老先生， 十点多 了，您怎么还没回家？”
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
他说，现在喜欢去茶馆喝茶的老北京不 很多 了。
很多 老北京以前是有去茶馆儿喝茶的习惯的。
可现在的茶馆虽然还是可以喝茶，但是去那儿的人 大多 不是老北京。
Before you read, think about the questions you ask every day. This simple poem shows you how to ask age, price, time, and more in friendly Chinese.
问同学，你 多大 ？
买东西， 多少 钱？
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
你不要买 太多 东西。”
这个商店有 很多 东西，有吃的东西也有喝的东西。
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
他下午五点半下班回家， 六点多 到家。
他晚上 十点多 睡觉。
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
天天下午，桌子上都会 多出 一个很大的苹果。
家人都不在，要 多 吃水果。”
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
在他的晚年，有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友，给他带来一点意外和 许多 快乐。
元真告诉胡之适说，他的鼻子里也长了一个 差不多 的东西。
Meet Xiao Shang, who is heading back to Shanghai. She compares two ways to travel and tells us why she prefers the slower one. This story helps you practice comparing transportation in simple Chinese.
从北京到上海坐飞机，不到两个小时，但是要坐火车，就要最少 五个多 小时。
坐火车比坐飞机便宜得 多 ，去飞机场也要花 很多 时间，所以，小商觉得坐火车比坐飞机好。
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
苹果商店外边人 很多 ，一半儿是北京大学的大学生。
苹果十九很贵， 八千七百多 块钱。
Join a shopper on a quick trip to the store. You'll learn simple words for shopping and feelings in this easy-to-follow story.
这个商店有 很多 东西。
商店人 很多 。
In this HSK 1 story, two old friends from Britain and China share a meal with their girlfriends. A simple question about who pays leads to a clever and funny solution.
我们认识 十多年 了，很好的朋友。
Shopping for fruit is a common daily task in China. Practice saying prices, counting items, and using simple shopping phrases while buying five apples for three yuan.
这个商店有 很多 水果。
This short story follows a simple shopping trip in Beijing. You will learn words for buying a phone in Chinese.
这个手机 六千多 块钱。
This simple HSK 2 story introduces a warm family of six. Follow Little Bao and his British wife as they raise their two green-eyed children, each with their own personality.
他爸爸 五十多 岁了。
This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.
很多天 后的一天早上，高先明来这里坐车。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
我教他英文，他教我中文，每天学几个词，很快，我们的英语和汉语都能好 很多 。
Before you start learning Chinese, master the most important phrases: greetings. This short dialogue shows you how to say hello and goodbye, and how to respond politely.
多谢 !
Follow a traveler's unexpected hospital stay in China, where counting days and costs becomes practical learning. Practice numbers, dates, food prices, and simple descriptions of a doctor and room.
小菜三十六，大菜 八十多 。
This playful HSK 1 poem twists words you already know and asks how an hour can be small. Read it aloud and laugh; a fun way to practice Chinese.
多大 不“ 多 老”。
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
天天在家里， 很多天 都没有人和我说话。
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