In Chinese, both "jǐ" and "duōshǎo" mean "how much," but they are used very differently when shopping! 【Explanation】 “几 (jǐ)”：问小额 (Small Amounts) Usually for things expected to be under 10 or very cheap (within a few tens). Pinyin: jǐ kuài qián? “多少 (duōshǎo)”：问大额 (Large/Unknown Amounts) It can be used for any price, but it's essential when you expect a high price or are unsure of the range. Pinyin: duōshǎo qián? 【例句 / Examples】 场景 A：在路边摊买一瓶水 (At a street stall for water) 🗣️ “老板，这水几块？”(Lǎobǎn, zhè shuǐ jǐ kuài?) Expectation: It's cheap, maybe 2 or 3 RMB. 场景 B：在商场买手机 (In a mall for a phone) 🗣️ “请问，这个手机多少钱？”(Qǐngwèn, zhège shǒujī duōshǎo qián?) Expectation: It's expensive, maybe thousands.