多余

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"多余" (duō yú) means "superfluous" or "unnecessary." It describes something that exceeds what is needed or is redundant.

Common Contexts

It is often used to criticize information, actions, or worries that are excessive or not needed. For example, "多余信息" refers to information that is not essential.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 多余 implies that the extra part is not only unnecessary but may also hinder clarity or efficiency. It often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting removal or simplification is better.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 多余 with 额外 (éwài), which means "additional" but not necessarily unnecessary. 多余 always implies something is excessive or needless.

Example Sentences

There is a lot of superfluous information in this report; deleting some will

Your worry is a bit unnecessary; the matter has already been resolved.

In this project, the repeated steps are superfluous and the process should