How to Say ‘How many people’ in Simplified Chinese
几位
jǐ wèi
[jee way]
💬 Usage Tip: [位] is a polite counting word for people, so [几位] is the courteous way to ask how many guests. You'll hear the same pattern in [两位] and [三位].
Phrase Breakdown
几
jǐ
[jee]
how many; several
An interrogative number word used to ask about quantity politely.
请问几位一起用餐？
May I ask how many people will be dining together?
位
wèi
[way]
person; guest (polite measure word)
A polite measure word for people, often used by restaurant staff.
请问今天几位？
May I ask how many guests today?
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