Learning Chinese: How to Ask "How Much?" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 多少钱?
Pinyin: Duōshǎo qián?
Pronunciation: duo1 shao3 qian2
English Translation: How much?
Usage:
"多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)" is the most common way to ask "how much?" in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as when shopping, asking for a taxi fare, or inquiring about the cost of a service.
Example:
Chinese: 这件衣服多少钱?
Pinyin: Zhè jiàn yīfu Duōshǎo qián?
English: How much is this shirt?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)" that you may hear:
多少钱一斤?(Duōshǎo qián yī jīn?): How much per jin (half a kilogram)? Used when buying things by weight.
多少钱一米?(Duōshǎo qián yī mǐ?): How much per meter? Used when buying things by length.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking "how much?" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"多少钱?(Duōshǎo qián?)" is typically used in informal settings.
To ask "how much?" in a more formal setting, you can say "请问,多少钱?(Qǐngwèn, Duōshǎo qián?)", which means "Excuse me, how much?"
When asking "how much?" for a service, you can add "的费用是多少?(de fèiyòng shì duōshǎo?)" to the end of the question. For example, "打车到机场的费用是多少?(Dǎchē dào jīchǎng de fèiyòng shì duōshǎo?)" means "How much is a taxi to the airport?"
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