How to Say ‘How is it 420?’ in Traditional Chinese
怎麼是四百二？
zěn me shì sì bǎi èr
[dzun-muh shir sìbǎi èr]
💬 Usage Tip: Prices drop the last unit word when it's obvious. 四百二 (sì bǎi èr) means 420, not 402, just as 三百五 is 350.
Phrase Breakdown
怎麼
zěn me
[dzun-muh]
how come; why
Often used to express mild surprise, especially in friendly situations.
你怎麼還帶水果來？
How come you still brought fruit?
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
The basic verb 'to be' used in identification or judgment.
這不是客套話，我是真的這樣想。
This isn’t just politeness; I really think that way.
四百二
sì bǎi èr
[sìbǎi èr]
four hundred twenty
Short spoken form of 四百二十, i.e., 420.
車資是四百二。
The fare is 420.
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