How to Say ‘How many people?’ in Simplified Chinese
您几位？
nín jǐ wèi
[neen jee way]
🇨🇳 In China: This is how staff politely ask for the size of your party. 位 is the respectful way to count people, so reply in kind with 四位 or simply 四个人.
Phrase Breakdown
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
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
A polite measure word used for people, often in formal or service contexts.
有一位客人对海鲜过敏。
One guest is allergic to seafood.
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