How to Say ‘How many people?’ in Traditional Chinese
訂幾位呢？
💬 Usage Tip: Form of asking about the number of guests.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Restaurants need this for efficient planning.
Phrase Breakdown
訂
幾位
呢
Word-by-Word Breakdown
訂
[dìng]
reserve
To arrange or book something in advance.
我們需要預訂座位。
We need to reserve seats.
幾
[jǐ]
how many
Used to ask for the quantity or number of something.
你們幾位來用餐？
How many of you are dining?
位
[wèi]
seats
Positions meant for sitting or accommodating people.
這裡有三個位子。
There are three seats here.
呢
[ne]
ne (question particle)
A word often used in questions to seek further elaboration.
你去還是他去呢？
Are you going or is he going?
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