How to Say ‘How much is it?’ in Traditional Chinese
多少錢？
duō shǎo qián
[duōshǎo chyen]
💬 Usage Tip: 多少錢 (duō shǎo qián) works alone, or put the item in front: 這個多少錢？ "How much is this?"
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Night-market prices are usually fixed and posted. Haggling over food isn't done, though it sometimes is for clothes or trinkets.
Phrase Breakdown
多少
duō shǎo
[duōshǎo]
how much
Used to ask for the price or amount.
這個多少錢？
How much is this?
錢
qián
[chyen]
money
Refers to money or price; often heard when asking how much something costs.
這個錢我要先準備好。
I need to prepare the money for this first.
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