The word 倍 (bèi) is used to express the idea of multiples, as in "3 ''times'' as many" or "5 ''times'' more." Its usage can be a little tricky (different from English), so pay close attention to the pattern below. == Directly Expressing Multiples == === Structure === === Examples === == Expressing "More" with Multiples == This pattern involves an adjective, one of the most common being 多. You'll see other adjectives related to quantity appearing in this pattern as well, such as 大 (big), 贵 (expensive), 高 (tall), 长 (long), etc. In Chinese, it is not common to use the "negative opposite" adjectives in these kinds of comparisons, so you won't normally see the words for small, cheap, short, etc. appearing in this pattern. === Structure === One very important language difference between English and Chinese to note here is that in Chinese, you're typically talking about how many multiples ''in addition'' to the original amount. So 多一倍 is "x + 1x," in other words "double" the original amount. Naturally, 多两倍 would be ''triple'' the original amount (x + 2x). This little detail is sometimes confusing even for native speakers, so if you're talking about multiples and 多 is involved, be sure to use actual numbers to confirm both sides are on the same page! === Examples === == See also == == Sources and further reading == === Books ===