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A question word asking for quantity or amount.
Contexto cultural
Bargaining is common in street markets. {多少|duōshǎo} is the standard opener. Similar usage, but often softer in tone. Often mixed with English, but {多少|duōshǎo} is understood. Cantonese speakers often use {幾多|géi dō} instead of {多少|duōshǎo}.
Price Shortcut
You can just say {多少|duōshǎo} when pointing at an item in a market.
Small Numbers
Don't use {多少|duōshǎo} for small numbers like 'How many siblings do you have?'
Significado
A question word asking for quantity or amount.
Price Shortcut
You can just say {多少|duōshǎo} when pointing at an item in a market.
Small Numbers
Don't use {多少|duōshǎo} for small numbers like 'How many siblings do you have?'
Teste-se
Fill in the blank for the price.
这个苹果______钱？
We use {多少|duōshǎo} to ask for price.
Which is correct for asking about a small number of people?
Which is more natural for 3 people?
{几|jǐ} is preferred for small numbers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 这个多少钱？ B: ______.
The answer should be a price.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exercicios这个苹果______钱？
We use {多少|duōshǎo} to ask for price.
Which is more natural for 3 people?
{几|jǐ} is preferred for small numbers.
A: 这个多少钱？ B: ______.
The answer should be a price.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasMostly yes, but {几|jǐ} is better for small numbers.
In a market, it's normal. In a formal shop, add {请问|qǐngwèn} (May I ask).
Frases relacionadas
多少钱
specialized formHow much money
几
contrastHow many (small)
多大
similarHow big/old
多长
similarHow long
