How to Say ‘How big’ in Simplified Chinese
多大
duō dà
[duō dà]
💬 Usage Tip: 多大 is a common way to ask about size: 这个多大？ "How big is this?" Chinese often uses 多 + adjective this way, like 多高 for height.
Phrase Breakdown
多
duō
[duō]
how big
Used to ask for the size of something.
你想要多大的杯子？
How big of a cup do you want?
大
dà
[dà]
big
Indicates a large size of something.
我们得决定饮料多大。
We need to decide how big the drink is.
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