半数以下

bàn shù yǐxià
phraseIntermediate💡 less than half
general

Refers to a quantity or proportion that is fewer than half of a total.

报告显示,半数以下的受访者认为政策有效。

The report shows that less than half of the respondents believe the policy is effective.

在会议上,半数以下的与会者同意提案。

At the meeting, less than half of the attendees agreed to the proposal.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in statistics, surveys, and reports to indicate a minority proportion.

Collocations

半数以下的人less than half of the people半数以下的票less than half of the votes

Related Phrases

半数以上phrase
more than half

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Statistics

This phrase is frequently used in data analysis to describe proportions below 50%.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Ensure the context clearly indicates a quantitative comparison when using this phrase.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '半数' (half) and '以下' (less than), indicating a quantity below 50%.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts such as reports, surveys, and statistical analysis.

Word Breakdown

半数
half
root
+
以下
less than
root
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