How to Say ‘For two people’ in Traditional Chinese
兩位
liǎng wèi
[lyahng way]
💬 Usage Tip: For reservations, [位] is the polite counting word for people, so [兩位] sounds more natural than [兩個人]. You'll also hear staff ask [幾位？] "How many people?"
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, [位] is the standard polite way to count customers in restaurants. Using it yourself sounds natural and courteous, especially with staff.
Phrase Breakdown
兩
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The number two, often used before counters.
今天是兩位用餐。
There will be two diners today.
位
wèi
[way]
person; seat count word
A polite counter used for people in reservations.
請問兩位還是四位？
May I ask, is it for two people or four?
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