Chinese phrase
大概多久可以办好？ dà gài duō jiǔ ké yǐ bàn hǎo
Meaning
Roughly how long will processing take?
When to use it
Asks roughly how long a process will take to finish. It is a neutral, everyday question about an expected completion time, often used for applications, services, or other tasks.
Example dialogue
签证申请交了，大概多久可以办好？ qiān zhèng shēn qǐng jiāo le dà gài duō jiǔ ké yǐ bàn hǎo
I have submitted my visa application; roughly how long will processing take?
一般是一到两周，但有时需要更久，具体要看材料齐不齐。 yì bān shì yí dào liǎng zhōu dàn yǒu shí xū yào gèng jiǔ jù tǐ yào kàn cái liào qí bù qí
It usually takes one to two weeks, but it may take longer in some cases, depending on whether all the documents are complete.