这个多少钱

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "How Much Is This?"

Chinese Characters: 多少钱
Pinyin: duōshǎo qián
Pronunciation: duo1 shao3 qian2
English Translation: How much is this?

Usage:

"多少钱 (duōshǎo qián)" is a common phrase used to ask the price of something in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of settings, such as at a market, store, or restaurant.

Example:

Chinese: 这个多少钱？
Pinyin: Zhège duōshǎo qián?
English: How much is this?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "多少钱 (duōshǎo qián)" that you may hear:

这个多少？（zhège duōshao）- A more informal way to ask the price of something.
这多少钱？（zhè duōshǎo qián）- Another informal way to ask the price.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "多少钱 (duōshǎo qián)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking about prices to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "多少钱 (duōshǎo qián)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"多少钱 (duōshǎo qián)" is typically used when asking about the price of a specific item.
To ask about the price of multiple items, you can say "这些多少钱 (zhèxiē duōshǎo qián)", which means "how much are these?"
When asking about the price of something, it is considered polite to use the phrase "请问 (qǐngwèn)", which means "excuse me." For example, you could say "请问，这个多少钱？" (qǐngwèn, zhège duōshǎo qián?) to ask "excuse me, how much is this?"