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HSK 7-9
huòperhapsduōmuchhuòperhapsshǎolittle
More or less; somewhat.

Literal meaning

perhaps (或) — much (多) — perhaps (或) — little (少)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase indicating a degree or quantity that is not precisely defined.

Examples

Zhèjiànshìhuòduōhuòshǎoduìzàochéngleyǐngxiǎng
This event more or less had an impact on her.
Měigerénhuòduōhuòshǎodōuyǒudefánnǎo
Everyone has their own troubles to some extent.

Usage & nuances

Can be used to describe the degree or quantity of something.

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