倍
times; double; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesmeasure word
times (in multiplication)
formalUsed exclusively in mathematical contexts to denote multiplication factors.
Five times two is ten.
This factory's output is three times that of last year.
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Four times three equals twelve.
This number is twice as large as the original number.
Zero point five times ten is five.
adjective/verb
double; increase by fold
neutralUsed to describe an increase in degree, quantity, or intensity.
The company's profits have doubled significantly this year.
He completed the task with half the effort and double the results.
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On festive occasions, one doubly misses one's family.
His hard work doubled the rewards.
To meet the project deadline, the workers worked at double speed with overtime.
noun
surname Bei
formalA rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Bei is our new colleague.
I know a teacher whose surname is Bei.