do1 sou3多數多数

Jyutpingdo1 sou3

Yaledō sou

名詞Very common

Definition

The majority; a larger number or portion.

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How it's used

Functions primarily as an adverb meaning mostly or in most cases, rather than strictly as a noun for a majority. It is frequently used to express high probability or a habitual action. When used to mean most people, it is common to add 嘅人 after it.

Examples

keoi5佢do1多sou3數dou1都hai6係daap3搭dei6地tit3鐵faan1返gung1工。

He mostly takes the MTR to work.

nei5你ting1聽jat6日do1多sou3數wui2會m4唔wui2會heoi3去aa3呀？

Will you most likely be going tomorrow?

Common phrases

do1多sou3數si4時gaan1間

most of the time

do1多sou3數cing4情fong3況

in most cases

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a direct translation for majority in political or formal contexts, where 絕大多數 or 大部分 are more appropriate. It is strictly for describing frequency or likelihood in daily speech.