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명 is the standard counter for people. Put a native Korean number before 명: 한 명, 두 명, 세 명, 네 명.
몇 명 asks “how many people?” In respectful contexts, 분 is the honorific people counter.
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가족이 몇 명이에요?
gajogi myeot myeong-ieyo?
How many people are in your family?
학생이 세 명 있어요.
haksaengi se myeong isseoyo.
There are three students.
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