幾 / 多 / 多少 ask quantity or amount. Choice depends on noun type, context, and natural collocation.
Countables - 幾 + classifier + noun is common for small count queries
Amounts - 多少 works broadly for amount/number questions
Context sensitivity - spoken preference varies by register and region
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
Classifier usually needed with 幾
- Keep measure word natural.
Use 多少 for money/time/quantity contexts
- e.g., 多少钱, 多少时间.
Prioritize idiomatic collocation
- Some question forms are fixed expressions.
How many people are here?
How much water did you drink today?
How much is this piece of clothing?
How many books do you want to buy?
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