Chinese phrase
估计需要〜小时 gū jì xū yào 〜 xiǎo shí
Meaning
It is estimated to take ___ hours
When to use it
This phrase gives an estimated number of hours needed. It is a neutral, polite way to answer a question about how long a task or process will take.
Example dialogue
这个手续大概要多久完成？ zhè ge shǒu xù dà gài yào duō jiǔ wán chéng
About how long will this procedure take?
估计需要 三到四个 小时。 gū jì xū yào sān dào sì gè xiǎo shí
It is estimated to take three to four hours.