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plCommon errors
Placing 多 in the wrong position
Influenced by English sentence structure, learners often incorrectly place 多 before the numeral.
more than two hours
*多两个小时
两个多小时
more than two hours
*多兩個小時
兩個多小時
Confusing 十块多/十塊多 and 十多块/十多塊
The phrase 十块多/十塊多 describes a sum that is marginally more than ten yuan, typically falling within a narrow range like ¥10–11. On the other hand, 十多块/十多塊 denotes a more expansive estimated range, usually ¥10–19. Learners frequently perceive the two forms as interchangeable or confuse them since many languages do not convey this distinction.
Errors caused by native transfer
(CS/DK/DE/IT/PL)
Classroom activity
The teacher divides the students into pairs and asks them to interview each other, using approximate numbers in their answers. The questions may include:
你昨天学习了多久的中文？
你昨天學習了多久的中文？
你一天喝几杯水/咖啡/茶？
你一天喝幾杯水/咖啡/茶？
你一个星期运动几次？
你一個星期運動幾次？
你的衣服多少钱？
你的衣服多少錢？
Afterward, students report the results of their interviews to the whole class.