How to ask 'How much in total?' in Chinese

一共多少钱?

yígòng duōshao qián?

How much in total?

Grammar and structure

一共 (yígòng) means 'in total', 多少 (duōshao) means 'how much', and 钱 (qián) means 'money'. The structure is literally 'Total how much money?'

When to use it

Use this when you've picked several items and want the combined price. It's common in markets, shops, and restaurants. English speakers might just say 'How much?' but adding 一共 clarifies you want the sum, not the price of one item.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “How much in total?” in Chinese?

“How much in total?” in Chinese is 一共多少钱? (yígòng duōshao qián?).

How do you pronounce 一共多少钱??

一共多少钱? is pronounced yígòng duōshao qián?.

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