How to Say ‘How many people?’ in Simplified Chinese
几位？
jǐ wèi
[jee way]
🇨🇳 In China: This is a standard staff question when you arrive or call to book. In real life they may ask just [几位？] with no subject, because the situation already makes it clear.
Phrase Breakdown
几
jǐ
[jee]
how many
Used when asking about quantity, such as the number of guests in a restaurant reservation.
请问几位一起用餐并庆祝生日？
May I ask how many people will dine together and celebrate the birthday?
位
wèi
[way]
person; guest (polite measure word)
A polite measure word for people, commonly used by restaurant staff when asking about party size.
请问几位需要靠窗的桌子？
May I ask how many guests need a window table?
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