Chinese phrase
〜几座？ 〜 jǐ zuò
Meaning
How many ___ are there?
When to use it
Asks how many buildings or similar structures there are. It is a short, neutral question used when the type of structure is clear from context.
Example dialogue
这个古镇里有几座古寺？ zhè ge gǔ zhèn lǐ yǒu jǐ zuò gǔ sì
How many ancient temples are there in this old town?
有两座，一座在河边。 yǒu liǎng zuò yí zuò zài hé biān
There are two, and one is by the river.