đa số

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The Vietnamese word "đa số" means "majority" in English. It is a noun that refers to the greater part or more than half of a group. You can use "đa số" when you want to talk about a situation where more people or things belong to one side than the other.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đa số" is often used in discussions about voting, opinions, or groups where you want to highlight which side has more support.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

1. Basic Example:

   • "Đa số học sinh thích môn Toán."
   • (Translation: "The majority of students like Math.")

2. Advanced Usage:

   • "Trong cuộc bầu cử, đa số cử tri đã chọn ứng cử viên này."
   • (Translation: "In the election, the majority of voters chose this candidate.")

Word Variants:

• Đa số tuyệt đối: This means "absolute majority," which refers to more than half of the total number of votes or members, ensuring a clear decision.
• Đa số áp đảo: This translates to "overwhelming majority," indicating a very large majority, typically when one side has significantly more support than the other.
• Đa số tương đối: This means "relative majority," which refers to having the most votes compared to others, but not necessarily more than half.

Different Meanings:

While "đa số" primarily means "majority," in context, it can imply a general consensus or a common viewpoint among a group.

Synonyms:

• Phần lớn: This means "larger part" and can be used similarly to refer to the majority of something.
• Nhiều người: This translates to "many people" and is often used to indicate a significant number of individuals without specifying a majority.

Academic

noun

1. majority; generality
   • đa số tuyệt đối, đa số áp đảo
     absolute majority, overwhelming majority
   • đa số tương đối
     relative majority