Chinese phrase
〜什么时候签？ 〜 shén me shí hòu qiān
Meaning
When will ___ be signed?
When to use it
Asks when an agreement or document will be signed. It is a direct, neutral question about the timing of a formal signing.
Example dialogue
这份协议 什么时候签？ zhè fèn xié yì shén me shí hòu qiān
When will this agreement be signed?
等审批完了，月底就可以签。 děng shěn pī wán le yuè dǐ jiù ké yǐ qiān
Once the approval is complete, it can be signed at the end of the month.