Chinese phrase
〜最多能住几个人? 〜 zuì duō néng zhù jǐ gè rén
Meaning
What is the maximum number of people who can stay in ___?
When to use it
Asks how many people can stay in a place at most. It is a polite way to check the capacity of a room, house, or other lodging.
Example dialogue
请问这间房子 最多能住几个人? qǐng wèn zhè jiān fáng zi zuì duō néng zhù jǐ gè rén
Excuse me, what is the maximum number of people who can stay in this house?
可以住三个人,超过的话要另外收费。 ké yǐ zhù sān gè rén chāo guò de huà yào lìng wài shōu fèi
Up to three people can stay. Anyone over that number is charged extra.