How to say How much is it in Chinese

Other ways to say it

• 这个多少钱

  zhège duōshao qián

  how much is this

  Point at the item and ask — the practical shopping form.

• 太贵了

  tài guì le

  too expensive

  The opening move of any haggle — “that’s too expensive!”

• 能便宜点吗

  néng piányi diǎn ma

  can it be cheaper?

  “Can you make it a bit cheaper?” — the follow-up when bargaining.

In a sentence

How do you say "How much is it" in Chinese?

To ask “how much is it” in Chinese, say 多少钱 (duōshao qián), literally “how much money.” Point and ask 这个多少钱? (zhège duōshao qián), “how much is this?”