Chinese phrase
买多少合适？ mǎi duō shǎo hé shì
Meaning
How much should we buy?
When to use it
Asks what amount is suitable to buy. It is a simple way to ask about the right quantity for a trip or other need.
Example dialogue
我们明天坐火车去外地，买多少合适？ wǒ men míng tiān zuò huǒ chē qù wài dì mǎi duō shǎo hé shì
We are taking a train out of town tomorrow. How much should we buy?
带上每人两瓶水和几包零食就够了。 dài shàng měi rén liǎng píng shuǐ hé jǐ bāo líng shí jiù gòu le
Two bottles of water and a few bags of snacks per person should be enough.