How to Say ‘How much’ in Simplified Chinese
多少钱
duō shǎo qián
[duōshǎo qián]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "how much money". It needs no verb, so just put the item in front: 这个多少钱？
Phrase Breakdown
多少
duō shǎo
[duōshǎo]
how much
A question asking the price or amount of money.
这杯咖啡多少钱？
How much is this cup of coffee?
钱
qián
[qián]
money
The currency used for transactions.
我没有带钱。
I didn't bring money.
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