Chinese phrase
现在要等多久？ xiàn zài yào děng duō jiǔ
Meaning
How much longer is the wait?
When to use it
This phrase asks how much longer a person must wait. It is a neutral question often used at restaurants, clinics, or service counters.
Example dialogue
我们预约了，现在要等多久？ wǒ men yù yuē le xiàn zài yào děng duō jiǔ
We have a reservation. How much longer is the wait?
大约还要十到十五分钟，请您稍等。 dà yuē hái yào shí dào shí wǔ fēn zhōng qǐng nín shāo děng
It will be about another 10 to 15 minutes, so please wait a moment.