多 (duō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 多 (duō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 多 (duō) means "Many, much, or more.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 夕.

Q: How do you write 多 stroke by stroke?

多 has 6 strokes. The radical is 夕. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 多 and 夃?

多 (duō) and 夃 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 多?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 夕. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 多?

Common words containing 多 include: 多少 (duō shǎo) — How much or how many.; 很多 (hěn duō) — many; a lot; 多久 (duō jiǔ) — How long..

How to Write 多

The character 多 (duō) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 夕 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

多 is pronounced duō in Mandarin Chinese. It means Many, much, or more..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 多 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 多

多少 duō shǎo

How much or how many.

很多 hěn duō

many; a lot

多久 duō jiǔ

How long.

Example Sentences

这个苹果多少钱？

zhè ge píng guǒ duō shǎo qián

How much is this apple?

公园里有很多人。

gōng yuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō rén

There are many people in the park.

你要去北京多久？

nǐ yào qù běi jīng duō jiǔ

How long are you going to Beijing for?

Similar Characters

夃 gǔ

夅 jiàng

外 wài

Practice Writing 多 (duō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 多

What does 多 (duō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 多 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 多 and 夃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 多?

What common words use 多?

How to Write 多 (duō)