Definition
多少 (duō shao) means 'how many' or 'how much' and is used for any quantity, big or small. 几 (jǐ) is similar but is used when you expect a small number (usually under 10) and usually needs a measure word. For prices or large amounts, use 多少.
pronoun
how manyhow much
Examples
- 多少?duō shao qián yí gè?How much is it for one?
- 多少?Nǐ yǒu duō shao shū?How many books do you have?
- 多少。duō shao rén dōu kěyǐ lái.Any number of people can come.
Grammar
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