Chinese phrase
能估算〜吗？ néng gū suàn 〜 ma
Meaning
Can you estimate ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks for an approximate estimate. It is a polite way to ask about an amount, distance, time, or other measure.
Example dialogue
你能估算从上海到苏州坐高铁大概需要多长时间吗？ nǐ néng gū suàn cóng shàng hǎi dào sū zhōu zuò gāo tiě dà gài xū yào duō cháng shí jiān ma
Could you estimate how long the train trip from Shanghai to Suzhou takes?
大约半小时到四十分钟，视车次而定。 dà yuē bàn xiǎo shí dào sì shí fēn zhōng shì chē cì ér dìng
It takes about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the train.