from various sides; by various means
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadverb
from various sides/parties; in many respects
formalEmphasizes the involvement of multiple perspectives, sources, or areas. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Gōng公
sī司
zhèng正
zài在
duō多
fāng方
xún寻
qiú求
tóu投
zī资
。
The company is seeking investment from various sources.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
tīng听
qǔ取
le了
duō多
fāng方
de的
yì意
jiàn见
hòu后
cái才
zuò做
chū出
jué决
dìng定
。
The government listened to opinions from various parties before making a decision.
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Zhè这
ge个
wèn问
tí题
xū需
yào要
cóng从
duō多
fāng方
jiā加
yǐ以
kǎo考
lǜ虑
。
This issue needs to be considered from multiple angles.
adverb
by various means/methods; in every possible way
formalEmphasizes trying every possible method or channel to achieve a goal.
Jiù救
yuán援
duì队
zhèng正
duō多
fāng方
yíng营
jiù救
bèi被
kùn困
de的
dēng登
shān山
zhě者
。
The rescue team is trying every possible means to save the trapped climbers.
Wèi为
le了
wán完
chéng成
rèn任
wu务
，
wǒ我
men们
duō多
fāng方
shè设
fǎ法
，
zhōng终
yú于
zhǎo找
dào到
le了
tū突
pò破
kǒu口
。
To complete the task, we tried every possible method and finally found a breakthrough.
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Tā他
duō多
fāng方
dǎ打
tīng听
，
cái才
dé得
zhī知
lǎo老
péng朋
you友
de的
xiāo消
xi息
。
He inquired through various channels before learning news of his old friend.