The Interrogative Pronoun "多" (duō)
In Mandarin Chinese, the interrogative pronoun "多" (duō) is used to inquire about quantity or degree of something.
Usage:
- Quantity: "多" (duō) is used to ask questions about the quantity or number of something.
- Degree: It can also be used to inquire about the degree or extent of something.
Examples:
- 你有 多 少钱?(Nǐ yǒu duō shǎo qián?) - How much money do you have? (quantity)
- 这个任务有 多 难?(Zhège rènwù yǒu duō nán?) - How difficult is this task? (degree)
Additional Notes:
- "多" (duō) can also be used in affirmative sentences to express a large quantity or degree of something.
- In the context of asking about quantity, "多" (duō) can be replaced by other numerals, such as "几" (jǐ) to indicate smaller quantities.