phần nhiều
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Definition
- Adverb:
- For the most part, mostly: Indicates that something is true or applies to the majority of cases or components.
- The greatest part, most: Refers to the largest share or quantity of something.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Phần nhiều khách du lịch đến đây vào mùa hè. (Most tourists come here in the summer.)
- Công việc phần nhiều đã hoàn thành. (The work is mostly finished.)
- Những ý kiến phần nhiều là đồng ý. (The opinions are for the most part in agreement.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to express a general tendency or a predominant characteristic without claiming it is absolute (100%). It often implies there are exceptions.
- Phần nhiều anh ấy rất đúng giờ, nhưng hôm nay thì trễ. (He is mostly very punctual, but he is late today.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phần lớn (Adverb/Adjective): The larger part, the majority. This is a direct synonym and is often used interchangeably with "phần nhiều."
- Phần lớn học sinh đã hiểu bài. (The majority of students understood the lesson.)
- Đa phần (Adverb/Adjective): The greater part, mostly. Another close synonym.
- Đa phần mọi người đều đồng ý. (Most people agree.)
Synonyms
- Hầu hết (Adverb): Almost all, nearly all. This term often implies a higher proportion, closer to "almost all," compared to "phần nhiều."
- Hầu hết mọi người đều thích nó. (Almost everyone likes it.)
- Chủ yếu (Adverb): Mainly, primarily. Focuses on what is principal or most important, rather than just statistical majority.
- Chúng tôi chủ yếu dựa vào nguồn thu này. (We rely mainly on this revenue source.)
Notes on Meaning and Usage
- "Phần nhiều" vs. "Tất cả": "Phần nhiều" means "most" but not "all." It leaves room for exceptions. "Tất cả" means "all."
- Position in Sentence: Typically placed before the verb or adjective it modifies, or at the beginning of a clause to describe the subject.
- Formality: Neutral; suitable for both spoken and written Vietnamese.
- the greatest part, most