How to Say ‘How much is it?’ in Simplified Chinese
多少钱？
duō shǎo qián
[duōshǎo qián]
💬 Usage Tip: 多少 is the common "how much / how many," so 多少钱？ is literally "how much money?" The same pattern works in 多少人？ "how many people?"
Phrase Breakdown
多少
duō shǎo
[duōshǎo]
how much
An inquiry about the quantity or cost.
这本书多少钱？
How much is this book?
钱
qián
[qián]
money
Currency used as a medium of exchange.
我没有带钱。
I didn't bring money.
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