interrogative pronoun; quantity; amount; somewhat
Meanings
5 senses · 17 examplesnoun
quantity; amount; number
formalRefers to the magnitude or extent of a quantity. Often used in formal or written context.
The amount of donated items varies; we will distribute them equally.
The amount of payment depends on your workload.
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He doesn't care much about the amount of money, only about the meaning of the work.
adverb
somewhat; to some extent; more or less
Indicates a degree that is not absolute, often implying a partial truth or effect.
His words are extreme, but there is some truth to them.
After experiencing failure, he understands some truths about life, more or less.
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This decision affected our relationship to some extent.
adverb
slightly; a little bit
Indicates a small, often barely noticeable degree of change or feeling.
After the Start of Autumn, the weather has become slightly cooler.
Adding a bit of salt will make the soup taste slightly better.
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After he apologized, my anger subsided a little.
pronoun
how many; how much (interrogative)
Used to ask about an unspecified quantity or number. The tone of '少' is neutralized to 'shao' (轻声).
How many households are in this village?
How much money have you saved this year?
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How many pages does this book have?
How much time is needed to get from here to the airport?
pronoun
an indefinite amount; some amount
Refers to an unspecified, often unknown or variable quantity. The tone of '少' is neutralized to 'shao' (轻声).
I will say as much as I know, without hiding anything.
Please serve yourself as much food as you can eat.
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Prepare as many tools as there are people.
He will help as much as he is willing to.