How to Say ‘That'll be 285 dollars.’ in Traditional Chinese
這樣是兩百八十五塊。
zhè yàng shì liǎng bǎi bā shí wǔ kuài
[zhe yang shir liǎngbǎi bāshíwǔ kuài]
💬 Usage Tip: 這樣是… (zhè yàng shì) "so that comes to…" is the everyday way to announce a total. Shopkeepers and drivers use it constantly: 這樣是一百塊 "that'll be 100".
Phrase Breakdown
這樣是
zhè yàng shì
that comes to
這樣 (like this / so) + 是 (is). This phrase is commonly used to announce a total price.
這樣是一百塊。
That comes to one hundred dollars.
Words in this phrase
這樣
zhè yàng
[zhe yang]
like this; this way
Describes the manner of doing or saying something, meaning 'like this' or 'in this way.'
在酒吧裡，聽你這樣說，我忍不住想多看你一眼。
At the bar, hearing you say that, I can't help but take another look at you.
是
shì
[shir]
to be
The verb 'to be,' often used in identities or simple statements.
他也是常來這裡的人。
He is also someone who often comes here.
兩百八十五塊。
liǎng bǎi bā shí wǔ kuài
285 dollars
兩百 (200) + 八十五 (85) + 塊 (dollars, spoken). Read it in order: liǎngbǎi bāshíwǔ kuài.
車資是兩百八十五塊。
The fare is 285 dollars.
Words in this phrase
兩百八十五
liǎng bǎi bā shí wǔ
[liǎngbǎi bāshíwǔ]
two hundred eighty-five
The number 285.
車資是兩百八十五元。
The fare is 285 dollars.
塊
kuài
[kuài]
dollar (colloquial)
Spoken measure word for money, equal to 元.
這杯茶五十塊。
This cup of tea is fifty dollars.
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