Learning Chinese: How to Say "How Much" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 多少
Pinyin: duō shǎo
Pronunciation: duo1 shao3
English Translation: How much
Usage:
"多少 (duō shǎo)" is used to ask about the quantity or price of something. It can be used for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Example:
Chinese: 这本书多少钱?
Pinyin: Zhè běn shū duō shǎo qián?
English: How much is this book?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "多少 (duō shǎo)" that you may hear:
多少点儿 (duō shǎo diǎnr): A more colloquial way to say "how much," often used in informal settings.
多少个 (duō shǎo ge): Used to ask about the quantity of countable nouns.
多少岁 (duō shǎo suì): Used to ask someone's age.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "多少 (duō shǎo)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking about quantities or prices to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "多少 (duō shǎo)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"多少 (duō shǎo)" is typically followed by a measure word. For example, to ask "how many books," you would say "多少本书 (duō shǎo běn shū)."
When asking about the price of something, "多少 (duō shǎo)" is typically followed by the word "钱 (qián)," which means "money."
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