multitudinous; manifold; myriad
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesadjective
multitudinous; numerous; thousands upon thousands
Used to emphasize an extremely large number of concrete things or people. Often appears in the idiom 成千上万.
Thousands upon thousands of scientists attended this conference.
Countless stars twinkle in the night sky.
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The disaster area received donations from thousands of ordinary people.
The museum displays thousands of precious cultural relics.
adjective
manifold; diverse; multifarious; myriad
Used to describe abstract concepts, states, or phenomena that exhibit great variety or complexity. Often appears in set phrases like 变化万千 or 气象万千.
This world changes in manifold ways, leaving one dazzled.
Reaching the mountaintop, one sees a myriad of phenomena with surging seas of clouds.
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Hearing this news, myriad thoughts immediately ran through his mind, and he did not know what to do.
Looking back on the past, he was filled with manifold emotions.