How to Say ‘How many people’ in Simplified Chinese
几位
jǐ wèi
[jee way]
💬 Usage Tip: [几] asks "how many," and [位] is the polite counting word for people in places like restaurants. You'll also hear [两位], [四位], [几位] in hotels and reception desks.
Phrase Breakdown
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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