COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 多 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two nights 夕, suggesting many
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How to Write 多 (duō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
many; much
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
duō
多
many; much
Common words
duō shǎo
多少
number; amount; somewhat
hǎo duō
好多
many; quite a lot; much better
duō me
多么
how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc); however (difficult it may be etc); (in interrogative sentences) how (much etc)
duō shù
多数
majority; most
duō yàng
多样
diverse; diversity; manifold
xǔ duō
许多
many; a lot of; much
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 多
Say “duō” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
duō shǎo
number; amount; somewhat
hǎo duō
many; quite a lot; much better
duō me
how (wonderful etc); what (a great idea etc); however (difficult it may be etc); (in interrogative sentences) how (much etc)
duō shù
majority; most
duō yàng
diverse; diversity; manifold
xǔ duō
many; a lot of; much
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“多”。
Zhège zì shì “duō”.
This character is “多”.
我正在学习“多”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “duō” zì.
I am learning the character “多”.
请写一遍“多”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “duō”.
Please write “多” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 多?
多 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 多 (duō) mean?
多 (duō) means many; much.
What is the radical of 多?
The radical of 多 is 夕, associated with Not yet classified.