Definition
几多 is a dialectal word, primarily used in Cantonese and other southern topolects, where it corresponds to 多少 ('how many' or 'how much') in standard Mandarin. You'll encounter it in regional speech, songs, or literature aiming to evoke a southern Chinese flavor. In Mandarin contexts, learners should default to 多少 unless writing or speaking in a specific dialect register.
pr.
(dialectal) how many(dialectal) how much
Examples
- ,几多?Qǐngwèn, zhège shìchǎng jī qián yì gōngjīn?Excuse me, how much per kilogram at this market?
- 几多?Nǐ jiā fùjìn jī jiā chāoshì?How many supermarkets are near your home?
- 几多?Jīntiān jī wèi tóngxué méi lái shàngkè?How many classmates didn't come to class today?
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