大部分

dàbùfèn

the majority; most; the greater part; the bulk

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大部分 dàbùfen
  1. the greater part; the majority; most
  2. Taiwan pr. dàbùfèn

Examples

大部分是年轻人。

They were for the most part young people.

Source: Tatoeba

大部分人都挺冷漠。

The majority of people are quite indifferent.

Source: Tatoeba

参与者大部分是女性。

The participants were for the most part women.

Source: Tatoeba

大部分人迟早要结婚。

The majority of people marry sooner or later.

Source: Tatoeba

大部分男生喜欢棒球。

Most boys like baseball.

Source: Tatoeba

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Entry Composition

1 大部 dàbù the greater part; the majority; most
=2 分 fēn
  1. to divide; to separate
  2. to distribute; to allocate
  3. to distinguish (good and bad)
  4. (bound form) branch of (an organization); sub- (as in 分局 fēnjú)
  5. fraction
  6. one tenth (of certain units)
  7. unit of length equivalent to 0.33 cm
  8. minute (unit of time)
  9. minute (angular measurement unit)
  10. a point (in sports or games)
  11. 0.01 yuan (unit of money)
=2 分 fèn
  1. part
  2. share
  3. ingredient
  4. component