Chinese phrase
要多久？ yào duō jiǔ
Meaning
How long does it take?
When to use it
Asks how long something will take. This common, neutral question refers to the time needed for an action or event.
Example dialogue
这道菜 要多久？ zhè dào cài yào duō jiǔ
How long does this dish take to prepare?
大概需要20分钟。 dà gài xū yào 20 fēn zhōng
It takes about 20 minutes.