Learn how to ask how much in Chinese (duō shǎo qián / 多少钱) for shopping, markets, and bargaining.
Pinyin: duō shǎo qián
Tones: 1st + 3rd + 2nd
When to use: The universal shopping question. Follow with 太贵了 for bargaining.
这个多少钱？
zhè ge duō shǎo qián?
How much is this?
太贵了！
tài guì le!
Too expensive!
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