How to Say ‘How much’ in Traditional Chinese
多少
duō shǎo
[duōshǎo]
💬 Usage Tip: [多少] can ask either "how much" or "how many," depending on what follows: [多少錢] = how much money, [多少包] = how many packets. Chinese doesn't need separate words the way English does.
Phrase Breakdown
多少
duō shǎo
[duōshǎo]
how much/many
Used to ask about the quantity or amount.
你想要多少砂糖？
How much sugar do you want?
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