我有点咳嗽。
wǒ yǒudiǎn késou
I'm coughing a little
How to ask 'How many times a day?' in Chinese
一天吃几次？
yì tiān chī jǐ cì?
How many times a day?
Grammar and structure
一天 (yì tiān) means 'one day', 吃 (chī) means 'eat/take', 几 (jǐ) means 'how many', and 次 (cì) is a measure word for times. The phrase asks 'One day take how many times?'
When to use it
Use this when asking a doctor or pharmacist how often to take medication. It's a practical question in medical settings. English speakers might say 'How often?' but this phrase specifies 'per day' and 'take', making it clear you're asking about dosage.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “How many times a day?” in Chinese?
“How many times a day?” in Chinese is 一天吃几次？ (yì tiān chī jǐ cì?).
How do you pronounce 一天吃几次？?
一天吃几次？ is pronounced yì tiān chī jǐ cì?.
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