Chinese phrase
〜需要多少？ 〜 xū yào duō shǎo
Meaning
How long does ___ take?
When to use it
Asks how long an action or process takes. It is a neutral way to ask about the time needed for a service, task, or arrangement.
Example dialogue
办理签证 需要多少？ bàn lǐ qiān zhèng xū yào duō shǎo
How long does it take to process a visa?
大概两周。 dà gài liǎng zhōu
About two weeks.