Chinese phrase
停机保号多久？ tíng jī bǎo hào duō jiǔ
Meaning
How long can I suspend service and keep my number?
When to use it
It asks how long a number can be kept with service off. It is useful when checking a temporary service suspension before traveling.
Example dialogue
下个月我要出国，停机保号多久？ xià gè yuè wǒ yào chū guó tíng jī bǎo hào duō jiǔ
I'm going abroad next month. How long can I keep my number?
不同的运营商和套餐不一样，通常六个月到一年，最好先打客服电话确认。 bù tóng de yùn yíng shāng hé tào cān bù yí yàng tōng cháng liù gè yuè dào yì nián zuì hǎo xiān dǎ kè fú diàn huà què rèn
It depends on the carrier and plan. It is usually six months to a year, so call customer service to confirm.