Dictionary
English - Chinese
Much
mətʃ
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
很多, 非常, 重要, 许多, 相当多
Much meanings in Chinese
很多
Example:
There is much to learn in this course.
在这门课程中有很多东西可以学习。
I don't have much time left.
我剩下的时间不多。
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a large quantity or degree of something.
Note: Often used in negative sentences or questions to emphasize a lack or a comparative amount.
非常
Example:
I don't care much for chocolate.
我对巧克力不是很喜欢。
She is much better now.
她现在好多了。
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a high degree of something, often in comparison.
Note: In this sense, it can modify adjectives or adverbs.
重要
Example:
It doesn't matter much to me.
这对我来说不太重要。
How much does it matter?
这有多重要？
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express the importance or relevance of something.
Note: Can be used in both questions and statements regarding significance.
许多
Example:
We have much to discuss.
我们有许多事情需要讨论。
There is much to be done.
还有许多事情要做。
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts to denote a large amount of work or topics.
Note: Often used in academic or professional settings.
相当多
Example:
He earns much more than I do.
他的收入比我多得多。
This task requires much effort.
这个任务需要相当多的努力。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to compare quantities or degrees, emphasizing a significant difference.
Note: Can be used in both spoken and written forms.
Much's synonyms
a lot
This phrase means a large quantity or amount.
Example: I have a lot of work to do.
Note:
plenty
Plenty indicates a sufficient or more than enough amount.
Example: There is plenty of food for everyone.
Note: It emphasizes abundance rather than just a large quantity.
many
Many refers to a large number of things or people.
Example: There are many people at the party.
Note: It specifically focuses on countable items or individuals.
numerous
Numerous means a great number or many.
Example: There are numerous opportunities for growth.
Note: It conveys a sense of a large, indefinite number.
considerable
Considerable suggests a significant or noteworthy amount.
Example: She has made a considerable improvement in her skills.
Note: It implies a substantial or measurable extent.
Much expressions, common phrases
Too much
This phrase is used to indicate an excessive or overly large amount of something.
Example: She ate too much cake at the party.
Note: It emphasizes the excessive or undesirable nature of the quantity.
Not much
This phrase is used to express a small quantity or amount of something.
Example: I don't have much time to spare.
Note: It indicates a limited or insufficient amount.
Much as
This phrase is used to introduce a contrast between a desired action or situation and an unavoidable one.
Example: Much as I'd like to go, I have to work late tonight.
Note: It highlights a conflicting situation or decision.
As much as
This phrase is used to indicate an equal amount or degree of affection for two or more things.
Example: I love you as much as I love my family.
Note: It compares the intensity of feelings or preferences.
So much
This phrase is used to express a high degree or intensity of something, often in a positive context.
Example: She thanked him so much for his help.
Note: It emphasizes the extent of gratitude or appreciation.
How much
This phrase is used to inquire about the quantity or price of something.
Example: How much does this shirt cost?
Note: It is a question form that seeks specific information about an amount.
Much less
This phrase is used to indicate that a less significant action or situation is even more unlikely than a previously mentioned one.
Example: I can't afford a new car, much less a luxury one.
Note: It underscores the unlikelihood of a less significant event compared to a more significant one.
As much
This phrase is used to indicate an equal amount or degree of need or importance for two or more things.
Example: She needs your support as much as she needs mine.
Note: It shows the equivalence in terms of necessity or significance.
Much more
This phrase is used to convey a significantly greater amount or degree of something.
Example: Learning a new language opens up much more opportunities for personal growth.
Note: It emphasizes the substantial increase in quantity or quality compared to a previous state.
Much everyday (slang) expressions
Muchacho
Muchacho is a Spanish word that means 'boy' or 'lad'. In English slang, it is used informally to address a male as 'buddy' or 'dude'.
Example: Hey, muchacho, how's it going?
Note: Muchacho is a colloquial term with a casual and friendly connotation, different from the formal meanings in Spanish.
Much obliged
This phrase is a polite and old-fashioned way of expressing gratitude or thanks.
Example: Thanks for helping me out, much obliged!
Note: This slang term is more formal and polite than just saying 'thank you'.
Muchly
Muchly is a colloquial adverb meaning 'very much' or 'greatly'.
Example: I appreciate your help muchly.
Note: The suffix -ly is added for informal emphasis.
Not so much
This phrase is used to express a preference for one thing over another to a lesser extent.
Example: I like chocolate, but not so much as vanilla.
Note: It indicates a comparative degree of liking or preference.
Muchacho/a
Muchacha is the feminine form of muchacho in Spanish, meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'. In English slang, it can be used informally to refer to a female as 'chick' or 'gal'.
Example: She's a real muchacha, always full of energy.
Note: Muchacha has a casual and friendly tone when used in English.
Pretty much
This phrase means 'almost completely' or 'nearly'. It is used to indicate a high degree of truth or accuracy.
Example: I've pretty much finished the project, just a few things left to do.
Note: It emphasizes the near completion of something, without being exact.
Much of a muchness
This idiom means that two or more things are very similar or equal in value, making it hard to choose between them.
Example: Both options are good, it's really much of a muchness which one we choose.
Note: It highlights the idea of similarities in options rather than differences.
Much - Examples
I don't have much time.
我没有太多时间。
How much does it cost?
这个多少钱？
There is not much milk left.
剩下的牛奶不多。
Thank you so much for your help.
非常感谢你的帮助。
Much grammar
Much - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: much
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): more
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): most
Adjective (Adjective): much
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): more
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): most
Adverb (Adverb): much
Syllables, Separation and Stress
much Contains 1 syllables: much
Phonetic transcription: ˈməch
much , ˈməch (The red syllable is stressed)
Much - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
much: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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