Chinese phrase
现在〜是多少？ xiàn zài 〜 shì duō shǎo
Meaning
What is the ___ now?
When to use it
Asks for the current value of something. It is a polite pattern for asking about a number, measurement, or other changing fact.
Example dialogue
请问 现在 气温 是多少？ qǐng wèn xiàn zài qì wēn shì duō shǎo
Excuse me, how many degrees is it now?
外面大概18度左右。 wài miàn dà gài 18 dù zuǒ yòu
It is around 18 degrees outside.