How to ask for size M in Chinese

有M号吗?

yǒu M hào ma?

Do you have size M?

Character breakdown

Grammar and structure

有 (yǒu) means "have," M is the size, 号 (hào) means "size," and 吗 (ma) makes it a question.

Variations and politeness

请问有M号吗?

qǐngwèn yǒu M hào ma?

Excuse me, do you have size M? — More polite with '请问' (excuse me).

M号有吗?

M hào yǒu ma?

Is there size M? — More casual and shorter.

Mini dialogue

A

请问有M号吗?

qǐngwèn yǒu M hào ma?

Excuse me, do you have size M?

B

有的,请稍等。

yǒu de, qǐng shāo děng.

Yes, we do. Please wait a moment.

When to use it

Appropriate

  • When shopping for clothes and you need to check if a particular size is in stock.
  • When you want to ask politely and directly in a store.

Avoid when

  • When asking about something other than clothing size, like shoe size (use 码 instead of 号).
  • When you want to ask 'Do you have this in a different color?' – this phrase only works for sizes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'Do you have size M?' in Chinese?

You say '有M号吗?' (yǒu M hào ma?).

How do you pronounce '有M号吗?'?

It is pronounced 'yǒu M hào ma?'. The 'M' is said as the English letter.

When do you use '有M号吗?'?

Use it in a clothing store when you want to ask if a specific size, like M, is available.

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