Learning Chinese: How to Ask "How Much Is This?" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 这个多少钱?
Pinyin: Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?
Pronunciation: zhe4 ge4 duo1 shao3 qian2
English Translation: How much is this?
Usage:
"这个多少钱?(Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)" is the most common way to ask "How much is this?" in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as when shopping at a market or asking for the price of a service.
Example:
Chinese: 这个苹果多少钱?
Pinyin: Zhè ge píngguǒ duō shǎo qián?
English: How much is this apple?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "这个多少钱?(Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)" that you may hear:
多少钱?(Duō shǎo qián?): A more direct way to ask "How much?", but it can sound a bit abrupt.
这个怎么卖?(Zhè ge zěnme mài?): Literally means "How do you sell this?", but it is also used to ask the price of something.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "这个多少钱?(Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking for prices to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "这个多少钱?(Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"这个 (zhè ge)" means "this" in Chinese.
"多少钱 (duō shǎo qián)" literally means "how much money".
When asking for the price of something, it is important to be polite and respectful.
In some cases, you may need to bargain with the seller to get the best price.
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