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How to Say ‘What size’ in Simplified Chinese

什么大小

shén me dà xiǎo

[shumm-uh dah-shyaow]

💬 Usage Tip: [什么 + noun] means [what kind of ...] or [which ...]: [什么大小], [什么颜色], [什么时间]. It's a very reusable question pattern.

Phrase Breakdown

什么

shén me

[shumm-uh]

what

Used here to ask 'what' in the phrase 'what size'.

Example

你想要什么大小的咖啡?

What size coffee would you like?

大小

dà xiǎo

[dah-shyaow]

size

Refers to the size option of a drink, such as small, medium, or large.

Example

什么大小的咖啡最适合你?

What size coffee suits you best?

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