How to Say ‘How many people’ in Simplified Chinese
几位
jǐ wèi
[jee way]
💬 Usage Tip: [位] is the polite counting word for people, so [几位] literally means 'how many people' in a courteous way. You'll hear the same pattern in [一位] and [四位].
Phrase Breakdown
几
jǐ
[jee]
how many
Used to ask for a number in polite service situations, such as party size.
请问几位需要无障碍位子？
May I ask how many people need accessible seating?
位
wèi
[way]
person; guest (polite measure word)
A polite measure word for people, often used by restaurant staff.
请问几位要订位子？
May I ask how many people want to make a reservation?
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