How to Say ‘Measure word for people’ in Simplified Chinese
位
wèi
[wèi]
💬 Usage Tip: 位 is a polite counting word for people. Compare 几位客人 with the more casual 几个人.
🇨🇳 In China: In restaurants, staff often use 位 for customers because it sounds respectful. Using 个人 about yourself is fine, but 位 is what you'll often hear from staff.
Phrase Breakdown
位
wèi
[wèi]
measure word for people
A respectful measure word used when counting people.
我们有三位客人。
We have three guests.
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