多少

多少 is a question word used to ask about quantity, either countable (how many) or uncountable (how much). It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to inquire about amounts, prices, or extents.

The character 多 means 'many' or 'much,' and 少 means 'few' or 'little.' Together, they form a question word that asks for an amount, implying a comparison between different quantities.

多少 is often used in everyday conversations, such as asking about the price of something, the number of people attending an event, or the amount of time needed. It is also used in expressions like “有多少” (how much do you have?) or “有多少人？” (how many people are there?).