How to Say ‘What is it?’ in Simplified Chinese
是多少？
shì duō shǎo
[shir duōshao]
💬 Usage Tip: 多少 (duō shao) "how much/many" is also how you ask for any number, such as a phone number or room number. English would use "what" here instead.
Phrase Breakdown
是
shì
[shir]
to be
The verb “to be,” used to identify or describe a situation.
你是第一次来，所以我给你介绍一下。
Since it’s your first time here, I’ll introduce things to you.
多少
duō shǎo
[duōshao]
how much; how many
Question word used to ask about a quantity or a price.
这个苹果多少钱？
How much is this apple?
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