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多少
duōshao, duōshǎo
Description
“多少”常用来问数量或价钱，比如买东西的时候。
"多少" is commonly used to ask about quantity or price, such as when shopping.
它也可以表示不确定的数量，意思是“或多或少”。
It can also indicate an uncertain amount, meaning "more or less."
Meanings
多少duōshao
how much; how many (asking amount or price)
这个苹果多少钱？
How much is this apple?
多少duōshǎo
amount; number; how much
我不知道有多少人来。
I don't know how many people are coming.
多少duōshǎo
more or less; somewhat
他多少懂一点中文。
He knows a little Chinese.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
几 expects a small number (usually under ten), while 多少 works for any quantity.
- Etymology
多 (many) + 少 (few) combine to mean 'quantity' or 'how much'.
In videos
“请您告诉我Wifi的密码是多少”
“背了多少多少个单词”
“社会决定我们要生产多少大米。”
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