English–Chinese
“number of people” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinrén shù
Example
人数太多，房间不够。rén shù tài duō fáng jiān bú gòu
There are too many people, and there aren't enough rooms.
How to say “number of people” in Chinese
“Number of people” in Chinese is 人数 (rén shù).
The total reached by counting the people present, involved, or gathered together.
Example sentences with 人数
人数不够，活动不能开始。rén shù bú gòu huó dòng bù néng kāi shǐ
There aren't enough people, so the activity can't start.
Tips for using 人数
- Rooms, classes, buses, and events can have a maximum or expected headcount, so this word often appears in planning and reservation information.