Chinese phrase
需要多少〜？ xū yào duō shǎo 〜
Meaning
How much ___ is needed?
When to use it
Asks how much of something is needed. It is used for practical questions about amounts, such as money, time, or supplies.
Example dialogue
去日本旅行，需要多少现金？ qù rì běn lǚ xíng xū yào duō shǎo xiàn jīn
How much cash do I need for a trip to Japan?
一般每天一万日元左右就够了。 yì bān měi tiān yí wàn rì yuán zuǒ yòu jiù gòu le
Generally, around 10,000 yen a day is enough.