How to Say ‘For four people’ in Simplified Chinese
四位
sì wèi
[suh way]
💬 Usage Tip: [位] is a polite counting word for people, often used by restaurants and staff. For reservations you'll hear [两位], [三位], [四位].
Phrase Breakdown
四
sì
[suh]
four
The number four, used here for the number of guests in a reservation.
我们一共四位。
There are four of us in total.
位
wèi
[way]
measure word for people (polite)
A respectful measure word for counting people, often used in restaurants.
这个预订是四位。
This reservation is for four people.
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