# Mandarin Chinese: Asking Prices with 多少

Difficulty: beginner

In Chinese, 多少 (duōshao) means 'how much' or 'how many'. Combine it with 钱 (qián) to ask for prices: 多少钱 (how much money). For payment, 扫码 (sǎo mǎ) means to scan a code, common in China's cashless society.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [多少钱](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/how-much.md) | /duō shǎo qián/ | how much |
| [块](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/yuankuai.md) | /kuài/ | yuan/kuai |
| [扫码](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/scan-code.md) | /sǎo mǎ/ | scan code |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Asking Prices with 多少" in Mandarin Chinese?

In Chinese, 多少 (duōshao) means 'how much' or 'how many'. Combine it with 钱 (qián) to ask for prices: 多少钱 (how much money). For payment, 扫码 (sǎo mǎ) means to scan a code, common in China's cashless soc...

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

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