多元

duōyuán

adjective HSK 7 #48,110

Meanings

1 diverse
2 pluralistic
3 multi-faceted

Characters

element; unit; origin

Examples

现代社会越来越多元化。

Xiàndài shèhuì yuèláiyuè duōyuánhuà.

Modern society is becoming increasingly diverse.

我们尊重多元文化。

Wǒmen zūnzhòng duōyuán wénhuà.

We respect multiculturalism.

Tips

usage

多元 often appears with 化 as 多元化 (diversification/pluralization) to form a verb or describe a process.

Stroke Order

多 duō

元 yuán