Chinese phrase
〜什么时候退？ 〜 shén me shí hòu tuì
Meaning
When will ___ be returned?
When to use it
Asks when something will be returned. It is a direct, neutral question about timing, often used for payments, deposits, or other items.
Example dialogue
押金什么时候退？ yā jīn shén me shí hòu tuì
When will the deposit be returned?
我们结算后七天内退还押金。 wǒ men jié suàn hòu qī tiān nèi tuì huán yā jīn
We will return the deposit within seven days after settlement.