English–Chinese
“more or less” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuò duō huò shǎo
Example
这件事我或多或少懂一点。zhè jiàn shì wǒ huò duō huò shǎo dǒng yì diǎn
I understand a little about this matter, more or less.
How to say “more or less” in Chinese
“More or less” in Chinese is 或多或少 (huò duō huò shǎo).
Something is present to a limited but noticeable degree, while its exact size or strength remains open.
Example sentences with 或多或少
新的政策或多或少影响了小型企业的经营。xīn de zhèng cè huò duō huò shǎo yíng xiǎng le xiǎo xíng qǐ yè de jīng yíng
The new policy more or less affected the operations of small businesses.
Tips for using 或多或少
- It works well when the exact degree is unimportant, while a specific number or firm limit calls for a more precise expression.