How to Say ‘One or two more’ in Simplified Chinese
多一两个
duō yī liǎng gè
[dwaw yi lyahng guh]
💬 Usage Tip: Putting 多 before a number means "that many more." 多两个 means "two more," and 一两个 (yì liǎng gè) is a handy vague "one or two." Note that 一 is read (yì) before 两.
Phrase Breakdown
多
duō
[dwaw]
more
Means “more” or “a bit more,” often used when asking for additional information.
我想多了解一下你们的培训机会。
I’d like to learn more about your training opportunities.
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common measure word used with many nouns.
一个人来了。
One person came.
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