多一分…，就多一分…
every extra bit of A means that much more B; a little more A, a little more B
Structure
多／早 ＋ 一 ＋ 量词 ＋ A ， （就） 多一分 ＋ B · 多一分 A ， 少一分 B
What it means
The two halves move in step: each extra bit of A brings that much more B, or with 少, that much less.
How it is built
多/早 + 一 + measure word + A, (就) 多/少一分 + B: 开车多一分小心，就少一分危险 (A little more care at the wheel, a little less danger).
When to use it
The voice of health campaigns, safety notices and editorials, often a balanced pair without 就. 分 measures degree (一分希望, 一分把握); the first half can count people or minutes (早一分钟).
Watch out
Keep 一 in both halves: ✗多分理解，少分误会 ✓多一分理解，少一分误会. For a plain “the more …, the more …” with no unit, use 越…越….
Examples
早一分钟开始按压，病人就多一分活下来的希望。
Start compressions a minute sooner, and the patient has that much more chance of surviving.
开车多一分小心，就少一分危险。
A little more care at the wheel means a little less danger.
多一分理解，少一分误会。
More understanding, less misunderstanding.
Learn this in Lesson 154 · HSK 7–9: 拨打120 (Calling 120)
A dialogue, a reading, word cards with audio and a drill that uses it, in Learn Chinese with Bao. This lesson is free.
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