How to Say ‘How many people?’ in Traditional Chinese
請問幾位呢？
💬 Usage Tip: Polite inquiry about the number of guests.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Essential when reserving to ensure proper seating.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
幾位
呢？
Word-by-Word Breakdown
請問
[qǐng wèn]
excuse me, may I ask
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention or to start a question.
請問這裡有停車場嗎？
Excuse me, is there a parking lot here?
幾
[jǐ]
how many
Used to ask about quantity or number.
你家有幾間房間？
How many rooms are there in your house?
位
[wèi]
person; place (measure word)
A measure word often used for people and occupations.
我們有四位客人。
We have four guests.
呢
[ne]
final particle for questions
A mood particle used at the end of interrogative or confirmation sentences to indicate a gentle tone.
你吃飽了呢？
Are you full?
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