Learn Chinese in 3 Minutes Beginners Episode 8 - how to say "How Much" in Mandarin Chinese

The video tutorial introduces how to express amounts of money in Chinese, focusing on the terms 'kuai' for dollars, 'mao' for ten cents, and 'fen' for cents. The instructor explains the context of using electronic money in China and provides examples of how to count and express different amounts, such as $2.50, in Chinese currency terms.

What is the main reason the teacher struggles to find real cash in China?

• People prefer using credit cards.

• Cash is no longer accepted in stores.

• Electronic money is more commonly used.

• There is a shortage of cash.

How do you say 'a dollar' in Chinese?

• Kuai

• Mao

• Yuan

• Fen

What is the special rule for saying the number two in Chinese when counting money?

• Use 'er' instead of 'liang'.

• Use 'liang' instead of 'er'.

• Use 'yi' instead of 'er'.

• Use 'san' instead of 'liang'.

In the context of Chinese currency, what does 'mao' represent?

• A quarter

• A dollar

• A cent

• Ten cents

How would you express $2.50 in Chinese?

• Liang kuai wu fen

• Liang kuai wu mao

• Er kuai wu mao

• Liang kuai wu yuan