How to Say ‘How much is this?’ in Simplified Chinese
这个多少钱？
zhè gè duō shǎo qián
[juh guh duōshǎo qián]
🇨🇳 In China: At markets, the first price is often a starting point, so you can follow up with 便宜一点吧 "a bit cheaper?" In shops and malls, prices are fixed.
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word used to point to something near the speaker.
这条线很直。
This line is very straight.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns, as in 'this one' or 'this goal.'
这个办法可以帮助控糖。
This method can help control blood sugar.
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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