Meaning and Usage
The word '다수' refers to a large number or majority of people or things. It is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize quantity or the concept of majority.
Common Contexts
- Counting or emphasizing a large number of people or items.
- Decisions made by majority vote (다수결).
- Legal or evidential contexts where multiple pieces or instances are involved.
Collocations and Patterns
- 다수의 사람들 (a large number of people): used to describe many people collectively.
- 다수결 (majority vote): a common phrase in decision-making contexts.
- 다수의 증거 (many pieces of evidence): used in legal or investigative contexts.
Usage Notes
'다수' is a noun and is often followed by the particle '의' to modify another noun. It is more formal than simply saying '많은' (many). Learners should avoid confusing '다수' with '대수' (which means something different).
When using '다수결', it specifically refers to decisions made by majority, so it is useful in discussions about voting or group decisions.