How to Say ‘Four people’ in Simplified Chinese
四位
sì wèi
[suh way]
💬 Usage Tip: [位] is a polite counting word for people, more courteous than everyday [个] in service settings. So [四位] is the natural way to say "four people" to restaurant staff.
Phrase Breakdown
四
sì
[suh]
four
The number 4, often used for party size in reservations.
四位的话，这边有桌子。
If it’s four people, there’s a table over here.
位
wèi
[way]
measure word for people; person (polite)
A polite classifier for counting people, often used by staff in restaurants.
请问四位现在入座吗？
May I ask if the four of you would like to be seated now?
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