Chinese phrase
多久被认定为丢失? duō jiǔ bèi rèn dìng wéi diū shī
Meaning
How long before it is considered lost?
When to use it
Asks how long before an item is treated as lost. It often appears in questions about a rule or time limit for missing luggage or another item.
Example dialogue
行李没到,多久被认定为丢失? xíng lǐ méi dào duō jiǔ bèi rèn dìng wéi diū shī
The luggage has not arrived. How long before it is considered lost?
通常七天后按丢失处理。 tōng cháng qī tiān hòu àn diū shī chú lǐ
Usually, it is treated as lost after seven days.