English–Chinese
“how much” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduō shǎo qián
Example
这件衣服多少钱？zhè jiàn yī fú duō shǎo qián
How much does this piece of clothing cost?
How to say “how much” in Chinese
“How much” in Chinese is 多少钱 (duō shǎo qián).
An everyday price question that leaves the number open until the seller supplies it.
Example sentences with 多少钱
这杯咖啡多少钱？zhè bēi kā fēi duō shǎo qián
How much does this cup of coffee cost?
Tips for using 多少钱
- A polite shopping version often begins with 请问 (qǐngwèn, "may I ask"), a useful way to soften a brief price question.