How to Say ‘Increased a bit / became more’ in Simplified Chinese
多了一些
duō le yī xiē
[dwaw luh ee-shyeh]
💬 Usage Tip: [多了] after an amount means "more than before" or "went up." Add [一些] to soften it: [贵了一些] "got a bit more expensive," [多了一些] "a bit more."
Phrase Breakdown
多
duō
[dwaw]
more; extra
Indicates an increase in amount or degree.
今天费用多了一些。
The fare is a bit more today.
了
le
[luh]
completed change; now
A particle showing a new situation or change of state.
车费贵了，我有点不明白。
The fare has become more expensive, and I'm a little confused.
一些
yī xiē
[ee-shyeh]
a little; some
Refers to a small amount or a few extra units.
今天车费多了一些。
Today's fare is a little higher.
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