Chinese phrase
这需要多少资源？ zhè xū yào duō shǎo zī yuán
Meaning
How many resources will this require?
When to use it
This asks about the resources a task may need. It is common in planning discussions about new features, added work, or projects. The tone is direct and professional.
Example dialogue
我们计划下个月上线这个新功能，这需要多少资源？ wǒ men jì huà xià gè yuè shàng xiàn zhè ge xīn gōng néng zhè xū yào duō shǎo zī yuán
We plan to launch next month. What resources are needed?
可能需要5个人，开发大约6周，测试和部署另算。 kě néng xū yào 5 gè rén kāi fā dà yuē 6 zhōu cè shì hé bù shǔ lìng suàn
About five people and six development weeks, plus testing and deployment.