How to Say ‘Four people’ in Simplified Chinese
四位
sì wèi
[suh way]
💬 Usage Tip: With a number plus [位], Chinese says the count directly with no extra word like "people": [四位] = "four people." Swap in any number: [两位], [六位].
Phrase Breakdown
四
sì
[suh]
four
The number four; often used when stating how many people are in a reservation.
我们四位今晚订了靠窗的桌子。
The four of us booked a window table for tonight.
位
wèi
[way]
person; guest (polite measure word)
A polite measure word for people, commonly used by restaurant staff when asking about party size.
我们四位要给妈妈庆祝生日。
The four of us are going to celebrate my mom's birthday.
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