How to Say ‘Four people’ in Simplified Chinese
四位
sì wèi
[suh way]
Phrase Breakdown
四
sì
[suh]
four
The number four, often used when stating the number of guests in a reservation.
我们订位子，四位，其中一位坐轮椅。
We are reserving a table for four, and one person uses a wheelchair.
位
wèi
[way]
person; guest (polite measure word)
A polite measure word for people, often used by restaurant staff.
今晚四位，请安排靠近门口的位子。
There are four of us tonight; please arrange seats near the entrance.
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