How to Say ‘How many of you are there?’ in Simplified Chinese
你们几位？
nǐ men jǐ wèi
[nee men jee way]
💬 Usage Tip: 位 (wèi) is a polite counting word for people, used instead of 个 when staff address customers. You answer with plain 个, as in 两个人, since you don't use the polite form for yourself.
🇨🇳 In China: This is usually the first thing staff ask at the door, before seating you.
Phrase Breakdown
你们
nǐ men
[nee men]
you (plural)
Means 'you all' or 'you guys,' used when speaking to more than one person.
你们一共几位？我好安排座位。
How many of you are there in total? So I can arrange the seating.
几
jǐ
[jee]
how many
Used to ask for a number, especially a small quantity.
请问几位用餐？
May I ask how many people will be dining?
位
wèi
[way]
measure word for people; person (polite)
A polite classifier for counting people, often used by staff in restaurants.
你们几位？
How many people are there in your group?
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