“How many” with 多少 (duōshǎo)

Overview

This English reference introduces ““How many” with 多少 (duōshǎo)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + (verb) + 多少 + (measure word) + object ?

Examples

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Common mistakes

Asking about numbers

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多少 vs. 几

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Related grammar points

• “How many” with 几 (jǐ)
• Question words overview