What are some common phrases for asking about prices in Chinese

Must-Know Chinese Phrases for Shopping in China: What are some common phrases for asking about prices in Chinese

Here are some common phrases for asking about prices in Chinese:

多少钱？ (Duōshǎo qián?)
- The most straightforward way to ask “How much is it?”
  Example:
- 这个包多少钱？(Zhège bāo duōshǎo qián?) — How much is this bag?¹^{, 2}^{, 3}
这个多少钱？ (Zhège duōshǎo qián?)
- A slightly more specific way to ask about the price of a particular item.
  Example:
- 这瓶水要多少钱？(Zhè píng shuǐ yào duōshǎo qián?) — How much does this bottle of water cost?¹^{, 2}^{, 5}
总共多少钱？ (Zǒnggòng duōshǎo qián?)
- Used to ask for the total price of multiple items.
  Example:
- 我们这些东西总共多少钱？(Wǒmen zhèxiē dōngxi zǒnggòng duōshǎo qián?) — How much is the total for all these items?¹^{, 2}

这个多少钱一个？ (Zhège duōshǎo qián yí gè?)
- To ask the price per unit of an item.
  Example:
- 这个苹果多少钱一个？(Zhège píngguǒ duōshǎo qián yí gè?) — How much is one apple?¹^{, 6}
价钱是多少？ (Jiàqián shì duōshǎo?)
- A formal way to ask for a precise price, often used for services or expensive items.
  Example:
- 这套房子的价钱是多少？(Zhè tào fángzi de jiàqián shì duōshǎo?) — What is the price of this house?¹

请问，多少钱？ (Qǐngwèn, duōshǎo qián?)
- A polite way to ask “Excuse me, how much is this?”⁵

These phrases are versatile and can be used in various shopping contexts, from markets to formal settings.

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