How to Say ‘Four people’ in Traditional Chinese
四位
sì wèi
[suh way]
💬 Usage Tip: [位] is the polite counting word for people, so [四位] is what you'll often hear in bookings and restaurants. The pronunciation of [一] changes here: [一位] is said (yí wèi).
Phrase Breakdown
四
sì
[suh]
four
四 is the number four. In reservations, it often indicates the number of people in a party.
我們今天是四位，用餐時間是七點。
There are four of us today, and the dining time is 7 o’clock.
位
wèi
[way]
measure word for people; seat/person
位 is a polite measure word for people. It is often used when counting guests in formal or service contexts.
請問四位都會準時到嗎？
May I ask if all four people will arrive on time?
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