Definition
多多少少 is a fixed four-character expression meaning 'more or less' or 'to some extent'. It suggests that something is true or happens in a certain degree, though not precisely quantifiable. You can use it to soften a statement or acknowledge partial impact. It typically modifies verbs or adjectives, appearing in patterns like '多多少少都会…' (will more or less…).
r.f.
more or lessto some extentin some degree
Examples
- 多多少少。Zhè jiàn shì duō duō shǎo shǎo dōu huì yǐngxiǎng wǒmen de jìhuà.This matter will more or less affect our plan.
- 多多少少。Tā duō duō shǎo shǎo néng tīng dǒng nǐ de huà.He can understand what you say to some extent.
- 多多少少。Měi gè rén duō duō shǎo shǎo dōu yǒu yì xiē yíhàn.Everyone has some regrets to some degree.
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