How to Say ‘So many things’ in Simplified Chinese
这么多东西
zhè me duō dōng xī
[zhème duō dōngxi]
💬 Usage Tip: 东西 (dōng xi) literally means "east-west", but it's the everyday word for "stuff, things". The second syllable is said lightly, with no tone.
Phrase Breakdown
这么多
zhè me duō
[zhème duō]
so many; so much
Expresses a large quantity, often with surprise.
怎么有这么多人？
Why are there so many people?
东西
dōng xī
[dōngxi]
things; stuff
General word for objects or items.
我去买东西。
I'm going to buy some things.
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