增多

• Pinyin: zēng duō
• Hanzi breakdown: 增 = increase; 多 = many/much

Meaning

To increase in number; to multiply; to grow more numerous. Becoming more in quantity.

Emphasizes quantity rather than size or degree. Often used for countable things increasing. Related: 增加 (general increase), 增大 (increase in size). Common phrases: 人数增多 (number of people increases), 机会增多 (more opportunities).

Examples

1. 近年来，出国留学的学生人数明显增多。 In recent years, the number of students studying abroad has increased significantly.
2. 城市里的汽车越来越增多，交通压力很大。 Cars in the city are increasing, and traffic pressure is high.
3. 随着经验增多，工作效率也提高了。 As experience increases, work efficiency also improves.

Usage Guide

Context: statistics, trends, observation

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 问题增多了，需要认真处理。(Problems have increased; they need to be dealt with seriously.)
• 机会增多不代表成功就容易。(More opportunities doesn't mean success is easier.)

Don't Say

• 增多大小 (For size increase, use 增大 instead)

Origin & History

Compound of 增 (increase) and 多 (many). To increase in number.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal